asymptote

/æsˈimptət, -ˈɪm-/

Definitions

1. noun

A line or curve that a function approaches but does not touch, typically as the input values approach a particular point.

“The graph of the function has a horizontal asymptote at y = 0.”

2. verb

To approach or approximate something closely, but not necessarily reach it.

“The researcher asymptoted the solution to the problem using advanced mathematical techniques.”

Synonyms

  • approach
  • approximate
  • converge

Antonyms

  • deviate
  • differ
  • diverge