English Explanatory Dictionary

asymptotic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Pertaining to values or properties approached at infinity.
  2. Coming into consideration as a variable tends to a limit, usually infinity.

Pronunciation

/ˌæsɪm(p)ˈtɒtɪk/ /ˌæsəm(p)ˈtɑtɪk/ /ˌæsəm(p)ˈtɔtɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-asymptotic.wav

Word forms

asymptotic

Etymology

From asymptote + -ic.

Synonyms

asymptotical

Derived words

asymptotically asymptotic analysis asymptotic curve asymptotic freedom asymptotic giant branch asymptotics asymptotic stability asymptotic throughput nonasymptotic preasymptotic
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