asymtote

/ˈæsɪmptoʊt/

Definitions

1. noun

A line or curve that approaches a point but never intersects it, especially in the study of algebraic and transcendental curves.

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

2. verb

To have an asymptote or asymptotes, especially in mathematics.

“The curve asymptotes the x-axis as x approaches infinity.”

Synonyms

  • approach
  • converge

Antonyms

  • intersect
  • meet