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ex⋅tre⋅mal

  [ik-stree-muhl]
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–adjective Mathematics.
of or pertaining to an extremum or the calculation of extrema: an extremal problem.
Origin:
1400–50; late ME. See extrem(um), -al 1
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ex·trem·al   (ĭk-strē'məl)   
adj.  

  1. Mathematics Of or relating to maximal or minimal values or degrees of inclusiveness.

  2. Having or characterized by extreme properties or conditions: an extremal black hole.

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