sinusoid

/sɪˈnuːsoʊɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A curve or shape resembling a sine wave; a wavelike or undulating curve.

“The engineer studied the sinusoid pattern of the electrical current.”

2. adjective

Having the shape or form of a sine wave; undulating or wavelike.

“The sinusoid hills rose gently in the distance.”

Synonyms

  • sine wave
  • sinusoidal
  • undulating
  • wavelike

Antonyms

  • flat
  • linear