hypercritical point

noun

A point in the domain of a mathematical function at which the second derivative of the function is either zero or undefined.

Meanings

nounhypercritical point (plural hypercritical points)

plural hypercritical points

  1. mathematicsA point in the domain of a mathematical function at which the second derivative of the function is either zero or undefined.
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