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minimax

/ˈmɪn.ɪˌmæks/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.02 in modern English

Syllables
min-i-max
IPA
/ˈmɪn.ɪˌmæks/
18
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A decision rule used for minimizing the maximum possible loss, or maximizing the minimum gain.

verb

To invest heavily into one skill or ability, to the end of maximizing some beneficial effect.

verb

To find the optimum play, or decision, to achieve minimizing the maximum loss.

Etymology

Blend of mini(mum) + max(imum).

Inflected Forms

minimaxes (plural) minmax (alternative) minimaxes (present, singular) minimaxing (participle, present) minimaxed (participle, past) minimaxed (past) min-max (alternative)

Phrases

Courant minimax principle

Frequently Paired Words

maximin

Questions

How do you pronounce minimax?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmɪn.ɪˌmæks/.
What does minimax mean?
A decision rule used for minimizing the maximum possible loss, or maximizing the minimum gain.
Where does minimax come from?
Blend of mini(mum) + max(imum).

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