witch-agnesi
zi noun Geometry.
a plane curve symmetrical about the y- axis and asymptotic to the x- axis, given by the equation x 2 y =4 a 2 (2 a − y ).
Also called versiera.
Origin:
1870–75; named after Maria Gaetana Agnesi (1718–99), Italian mathematician and philosopher
1870–75; named after Maria Gaetana Agnesi (1718–99), Italian mathematician and philosopher
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witch of Agnesi (ɑːnˈjeɪzɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| maths Sometimes shortened to: witch a plane curve, symmetrical about the y-axis, having the equation x²y = 4a²(2a--y) | |
| [C19: named after Maria Gaetana Agnesi (1718--99), Italian mathematician and philosopher; probably so called from the resemblance of the curve to the outline of a witch's hat] | |
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Witch-agnesi
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witch of Agnesi  (wĭch əv än-yā'zē) Pronunciation Key
A planar cubic curve that is symmetric about the y-axis and that approaches the x-axis as an asymptote. Its equation is x2y = 4a2(2a - y), where a is a constant. |
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