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/ɪnˈfaɪməm/ · noun
(mathematics) (of a subset) the greatest element of the containing set that is smaller than or equal to all elements of the subset. The infimum may or may not be a member of the subset..
Use infimum when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Infimum means (mathematics) (of a subset) the greatest element of the containing set that is smaller than or equal to all elements of the subset. The infimum may or may not be a member of the subset..
Common synonyms include greatest lower bound.
Possible antonyms include supremum.
Use infimum where its definition matches the intended context.
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