adjective · rare

sigmoid

sigmoid · more sigmoid · most sigmoid

Curved in two directions, like the letter "S", or the Greek ςCurved in two directions, like the letter "S", or the Greek ς (sigma); having a serpentine shape.

/ˈsɪɡ.mɔɪd/

Meaning

4 senses

Curved in two directions, like the letter "S", or the Greek ς (sigma); having a serpentine shape.
curved in two directions (like the letter S)
Curved in two directions, like the letter "S", or the Greek ς (sigma); having a serpentine shape.
Exhibiting logistic growth; having a graph that accelerates until it reaches a carrying capacity.
Relating to the sigmoid colon.
of or relating to the sigmoid flexure in the large intestine
(archaic)Semi-circular, like the uncial or lunate sigma (similar to English C).

Origin

Borrowing from Ancient Greek σῑγμοειδής (sīgmoeidḗs, “of the shape of sigma”), from σῖγμᾰ

Borrowing from Ancient Greek σῑγμοειδής (sīgmoeidḗs, “of the shape of sigma”), from σῖγμᾰ (sîgmă, “sigma”) + -ο- (-o-) + -ειδής (-eidḗs, “-oid, -like”); Equivalent to sigma + -oid. Compare with French sigmoïde.

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