asymptote meaning

UK /ˈæsɪmtəʊt/ US /ˈæsəmtoʊt/ 3 syllables

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

Definition of asymptote

a straight line that is the limiting value of a curve; can be considered as tangent at infinity
- the asymptote of the curve
Type of: straight line
Related forms: asymptotic

asymptote in a sentence

The exponential function has a horizontal asymptote.

How to pronounce asymptote

asymptote is pronounced /ˈæsɪmtəʊt/ in British English and /ˈæsəmtoʊt/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AS · words ending in TE · 9-letter words

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