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infimum

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfʌɪməm/
Definition of infimum

noun

Mathematics
  • the largest quantity that is less than or equal to each of a given set or subset of quantities. The opposite of supremum.

Origin:

1940s: from Latin, literally 'lowest part', neuter (used as a noun) of infimus 'lowest'