infima

/ɪnˈfɪmə/

Definitions

1. noun

The lowest point of a curve or surface, especially in mathematics.

“The infima of the parabola was calculated to determine its minimum value.”

2. adjective

Of the lowest or smallest kind.

“The infima species of the genus were found in the remote regions of the forest.”

Synonyms

  • lowest
  • minimum

Antonyms

  • highest
  • maximum