[ˈmɪnɪmaks], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the lowest of a set of maximum values


Phrases:

Origin:
early 20th century (in rare sense ‘point in topological space at which function defined on the space is stationary’): blend of minimum and maximum

[ˈmɪnɪmaks], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (in game theory) denoting a strategy that minimizes the greatest risk to a participant


Phrases:

Origin:
early 20th century (in rare sense ‘point in topological space at which function defined on the space is stationary’): blend of minimum and maximum