Key features are important characteristics or properties of a function that can be determined by analyzing its graph and its derivative. These features provide valuable information about the behavior and properties of the function.
Related terms
Local Maximum/Minimum: Points on a graph where the function reaches a high (maximum) or low (minimum) value within a small interval.
Inflection Point: Points on a graph where there is a change in concavity (the direction in which it curves).
Critical Point: Points on a graph where either the derivative does not exist or equals zero, indicating possible extrema or points of inflection.