điểm cực
[ʔɗiəm˧˩ kɨk̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) extreme, the most remote point in a certain direction
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
điểm cực bắcthe northernmost point
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) pole, point of divergence
Examples
Tích phân bằng thặng dư của điểm cực.The integral is equal to the residue of the pole.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) center of a moment, origin
Examples
Với các phép biến đổi đó (hình 238b) ta đã thay điểm cực A bằng điểm cực C.With these transformations (figure 238b) we replaced the origin A with the origin C.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “điểm cực” mean?
(noun) extreme, the most remote point in a certain direction
Is “điểm cực” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.