English Explanatory Dictionary

sinusoid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A curve having the shape of a sine wave.
  2. Any of several channels through which venous blood passes in various organs.
adj
  1. Sinusoidal.
  2. Characteristic of a sinus.

Pronunciation

/ˈsaɪ.nə.sɔɪd/ /ˈsɑɪ.nə.soɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-NaomiAmethyst-sinusoid.wav

Word forms

sinusoid sinusoids more sinusoid most sinusoid

Etymology

From the French sinusoïde, equivalent to sinus + -oid.

Derived words

sinusoidal desinusoid
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