Sigmoid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɪɡ.mɔɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Sigmoid is an adjective meaning Curved in two directions, like the letter "S", or the Greek ς (sigma); having a serpentine shape.
Meaning
Curved in two directions, like the letter "S", or the Greek ς (sigma); having a serpentine shape.
More Meanings
- (anatomy) Relating to the sigmoid colon.
- (anatomy) Ellipsis of sigmoid colon.
- (mathematics) Ellipsis of sigmoid function.
- (archaic) Semi-circular, like the uncial or lunate sigma (similar to English C).
Example Sentences
If we had the textbook from a hundred years in the future that contains all the simple ideas that actually work, that take so long to identify in practice — the ReLUs instead of sigmoids — for those of us who’ve been following AI for, like, more than the last couple of years and know what I’m taking about there.
Word Forms
- sigmoids
Synonyms for sigmoid
Depending on context, synonyms include sigmoidal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sigmoidal, recto, volvulus, mesocolon, sygmoid, sigmate.
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