saddle point

noun — 2 senses

saddle point

noun
1

Calculus, Geometry, Mathematics, Sciences A point in the range of a smooth function, every neighbourhood of which contains points on each side of its tangent plane.

2

Computing, Engineering, Game theory, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences Such a point in the graphical representation of the possible outcomes of a game.

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