peak |
extremum |
In mathematics terms the difference between peak and extremum
is that
peak is a local maximum of a function, e.g. for sine waves, each point at which the value of
y is at its maximum while
extremum is a point, or value, which is a maximum or a minimum.
As nouns the difference between peak and extremum
is that
peak is a point; the sharp end or top of anything that terminates in a point; as, the peak, or front, of a cap while
extremum is a point, or value, which is a maximum or a minimum.
As a verb peak
is to reach a highest degree or maximum.
drought |
peak |
As nouns the difference between drought and peak
is that
drought is a period of below average rainfall, longer and more severe than a dry spell while
peak is a point; the sharp end or top of anything that terminates in a point; as, the peak, or front, of a cap.
As a verb peak is
to reach a highest degree or maximum or
peak can be to become sick or wan or
peak can be .
peak |
submit |
In intransitive terms the difference between peak and submit
is that
peak is to pry; to peep slyly while
submit is to yield or give way to another.
As verbs the difference between peak and submit
is that
peak is to reach a highest degree or maximum while
submit is to yield or give way to another.
As a noun peak
is a point; the sharp end or top of anything that terminates in a point; as, the peak, or front, of a cap.
peak |
pointed |
As verbs the difference between peak and pointed
is that
peak is to reach a highest degree or maximum or
peak can be to become sick or wan or
peak can be while
pointed is (
point).
As a noun peak
is a point; the sharp end or top of anything that terminates in a point; as, the peak, or front, of a cap.
As an adjective pointed is
(comparable) sharp, barbed; not dull.
peak |
major |
As a noun peak
is a point; the sharp end or top of anything that terminates in a point; as, the peak, or front, of a cap.
As a verb peak
is to reach a highest degree or maximum or
peak can be to become sick or wan or
peak can be .
As an adjective major is
.
crag |
peak |
Related terms |
As nouns the difference between crag and peak
is that
crag is a rocky outcrop while
peak is a point; the sharp end or top of anything that terminates in a point; as, the peak, or front, of a cap.
As a verb peak is
to reach a highest degree or maximum.
scar |
peak |
Related terms |
In intransitive terms the difference between scar and peak
is that
scar is to form a scar while
peak is to pry; to peep slyly.
As nouns the difference between scar and peak
is that
scar is a permanent mark on the skin sometimes caused by the healing of a wound while
peak is a point; the sharp end or top of anything that terminates in a point; as, the peak, or front, of a cap.
As verbs the difference between scar and peak
is that
scar is to mark the skin permanently while
peak is to reach a highest degree or maximum.
peak |
piqued |
As verbs the difference between peak and piqued
is that
peak is to reach a highest degree or maximum or
peak can be to become sick or wan or
peak can be while
piqued is (
pique).
As a noun peak
is a point; the sharp end or top of anything that terminates in a point; as, the peak, or front, of a cap.
As an adjective piqued is
annoyed, usually mildly and temporarily, especially by an offense to one's pride or honor.
peak |
pequed |
promontory |
peak |
Related terms |
As nouns the difference between promontory and peak
is that
promontory is a high point of land extending into a body of water, headland; cliff while
peak is a point; the sharp end or top of anything that terminates in a point; as, the peak, or front, of a cap.
As a verb peak is
to reach a highest degree or maximum.
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