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noun
1.
Mathematics. the curve assumed approximately by a heavy uniform cord or chain hanging freely from two points not in the same vertical line. Equation: y = kcosh(x/k).
2.
(in electric railroads) the cable, running above the track, from which the trolley wire is suspended.
adjective
3.
of, pertaining to, or resembling a catenary.
4.
of or pertaining to a chain or linked series.
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Catenaries
is always a great word to know.
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| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle. |
Origin:
1780–90; < Latin catēnārius relating to a chain, equivalent to catēn(a) a chain + -ārius -ary
1780–90; < Latin catēnārius relating to a chain, equivalent to catēn(a) a chain + -ārius -ary
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