Found 3 items, similar to Asymptote.
English → Indonesian (quick)
Definition: asymptote
asimtot
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: asymptote
asymptote
n : a straight line that is the limiting value of a curve; can
be considered as tangent at infinity;
“the asymptote of
the curve”
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Asymptote
Asymptote
\As"ymp*tote\ (?; 215), n. [Gr. ? not falling
together; 'a priv. + ? to fall together; ? with + ? to fall.
Cf.
Symptom.] (Math.)
A line which approaches nearer to some curve than assignable
distance, but, though infinitely extended, would never meet
it. Asymptotes may be straight lines or curves. A rectilinear
asymptote may be conceived as a tangent to the curve at an
infinite distance.
[1913 Webster]