Lemniscate
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /lɛmˈnɪs.kɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lemniscate is a noun meaning A closed curve having the shape of a figure eight or an infinity symbol (∞).
Meaning
A closed curve having the shape of a figure eight or an infinity symbol (∞).
More Meanings
- (mathematics) The lemniscate of Bernoulli
- (mathematics) Any of a variety of quartic functions producing similar figure-of-eight closed curves.
Word Forms
- lemniscates
Synonyms for lemniscate
Depending on context, synonyms include infinity.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lemniscata, antisigma, diesis, ellipsis, tombstone, obelisk.
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