æləˈkɜːr.tɪk

Definitions

1. adjective

Describing a distribution or frequency curve that is skewed in the direction of the mode, with longer tails on the side opposite the mode.

“The allokurtic distribution of exam scores highlighted the need for more targeted support for struggling students.”

2. noun

A distribution or frequency curve that is skewed in the direction of the mode, with longer tails on the side opposite the mode.

“The researcher studied the allokurtic nature of the company’s sales data to identify areas for improvement.”