asymptotic
of or relating to an asymptote.
(of a function) approaching a given value as an expression containing a variable tends to infinity.
(of two functions) so defined that their ratio approaches unity as the independent variable approaches a limit or infinity.
(of a formula) becoming increasingly exact as a variable approaches a limit, usually infinity.
coming into consideration as a variable approaches a limit, usually infinity: asymptotic property; asymptotic behavior.
Origin of asymptotic
1- Also as·ymp·tot·i·cal [as-im-tot-i-kuhl] /ˌæs ɪmˈtɒt ɪ kəl/ .
Other words from asymptotic
- as·ymp·tot·i·cal·ly, adverb
Words Nearby asymptotic
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How to use asymptotic in a sentence
Born roughly twice as massive as the sun and lying about 1,300 light-years from Earth, V Hydrae is what’s known as an asymptotic giant branch star.
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British Dictionary definitions for asymptotic
asymptotical
/ (ˌæsɪmˈtɒtɪk) /
of or referring to an asymptote
(of a function, series, formula, etc) approaching a given value or condition, as a variable or an expression containing a variable approaches a limit, usually infinity
Derived forms of asymptotic
- asymptotically, adverb
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