Increasing functions are functions that have a positive or zero slope. As the input variable increases, the output variable also increases or remains the same.
Related terms
Strictly Increasing Function: A strictly increasing function is one in which every value of x corresponds to a unique value of y, and as x increases, y strictly increases.
Monotonic Function: A monotonic function is either strictly increasing or strictly decreasing over its entire domain.
A local maximum occurs when a function reaches its highest point within a specific interval but may not be the overall highest point on its entire domain.