ogive
The curve of a cumulative distribution functionThe curve of a cumulative distribution function.
Translations
8 languagesBy meaning 3
By meaning 2
Meaning
4 sensesThe curve of a cumulative distribution function.
Ogive
оги́ваogíva
A Gothic pointed arch, or a rib of a Gothic vault.
Spitzbogen, Ogive
стре́льчатый сводstrélʹčatyj
стрілча́ста аркаstrilčásta arka
The pointed, curved nose of a bullet, missile, or rocket.
Ogive
ожива́лоoživálo
A three-dimensional wave-bulge, characteristic of glaciers that have experienced extreme underlying topographic change.
- front consisting of the conical head of a missile or rocket that protects the payload from heat during its passage through the atmosphere
Origin
From late Middle English ogif, egeve, egeove, from Old French ogive, œgive, augive. DoubleFrom late Middle English ogif, egeve, egeove, from Old French ogive, œgive, augive. Doublet of ogee.
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Forms
plural: ogivesSynonyms
2 synonyms- front consisting of the conical head of a missile or rocket that protects the payload from heat during its passage through the atmosphere:nose cone
Word family
3 related wordsSee also
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