amphicyrtic

/ˌæmfɪˈsɜːr.tɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Of or relating to an amphicyrtic curve, especially one that is a parabola or a cycloid.

“The engineers studied the amphicyrtic shape of the new highway design.”

2. noun

A curve or line that has an amphicyrtic shape.

“The mathematician graphed the amphicyrtic curve on the coordinate plane.”

Synonyms

  • elliptical
  • parabolic

Antonyms

  • elliptical
  • linear