arithmograph

/ˌærɪθməˈɡræf/

Definitions

1. noun

A device or instrument used for drawing geometric figures and curves by the aid of a stylus, especially a circular slide rule for calculating trigonometric and logarithmic functions.

“The old arithmograph in the math lab helped students visualize and calculate complex geometric figures.”

Synonyms

  • calculating instrument
  • slide rule

Antonyms

  • electronic calculator
  • graphical calculator