supremum

[ suh-pree-muhm, soo- ]

noun

, Mathematics.

1. least upper bound.

Word History and Origins

Origin of supremum¹

< New Latin suprēmum, noun use of neuter of Latin suprēmus supreme

Example Sentences

Supremum autem naturae inferioris attingitur a natura superiori.

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For the idea of a numen supremum did not exclude belief in the existence and manifestation of subordinate deities.

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Omnem crede diem tibi diluxisse supremum—Believe that each day which shines on you is your last.

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Ventum ad supremum est—A crisis has come; we are at our last shift.

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