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ASYMPTOTIC

Dictionary entry overview: What does asymptotic mean?

• ASYMPTOTIC (adjective)
The adjective ASYMPTOTIC has 1 sense:

1. relating to or of the nature of an asymptote

Familiarity information: ASYMPTOTIC used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• ASYMPTOTIC (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Relating to or of the nature of an asymptote

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Context example:

an asymptotic function

Pertainym:

asymptote (a straight line that is the limiting value of a curve; can be considered as tangent at infinity)

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