stationary point

English

Noun

stationary point (plural stationary points)

  1. (mathematics) A point on a curve where the gradient is zero. This point can be a maximum, a minimum, or a point of inflection.

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Further reading

  • Weisstein, Eric W. (1999–2025) “Stationary Point”, in MathWorld, Wolfram Research.
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