logistic
A logistic function or graph of a logistic curveA logistic function or graph of a logistic curve.
» The influence of covariates on the primary outcome variable was explored using logistic regression.
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3 senses(countable)A logistic function or graph of a logistic curve.
(obsolete, uncountable)The art of calculation.
(obsolete, uncountable)Sexagesimal arithmetic.
Examples
1 sentencesThe influence of covariates on the primary outcome variable was explored using logistic regression.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From French logistique, from Ancient Greek λογιστικός (logistikós, “practiced in arithmetiFrom French logistique, from Ancient Greek λογιστικός (logistikós, “practiced in arithmetic; rational”), from λογίζομαι (logízomai, “I reason, I calculate”), from λόγος (lógos, “reason, computation”), whence English logos, logic, logarithm, etc.; modern mathematical use influenced by related logarithmic.
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Forms
plural: logisticsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable