sigmoid meaning

UK US /ˈsɪɡmɔɪd/ 2 syllables

sigmoid (adjective): curved in two directions (like the letter S).

sigmoid has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

sigmoid as an adjective

  1. curved in two directions (like the letter S)

    Related forms: curve

  2. of or relating to the sigmoid flexure in the large intestine

    Synonyms: sigmoidal

    Related forms: sigmoid flexure

How to pronounce sigmoid

sigmoid is pronounced /ˈsɪɡmɔɪd/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SI · words ending in ID · 7-letter words

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