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asymptotic

[ as-im-tot-ik ]

adjective

Mathematics.
  1. of or relating to an asymptote.
  2. (of a function) approaching a given value as an expression containing a variable tends to infinity.
  3. (of two functions) so defined that their ratio approaches unity as the independent variable approaches a limit or infinity.
  4. (of a formula) becoming increasingly exact as a variable approaches a limit, usually infinity.
  5. coming into consideration as a variable approaches a limit, usually infinity:

    asymptotic property; asymptotic behavior.



asymptotic

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adjective

  1. of or referring to an asymptote
  2. (of a function, series, formula, etc) approaching a given value or condition, as a variable or an expression containing a variable approaches a limit, usually infinity
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Derived Forms

  • ËŒ²¹²õ²â³¾±èˈ³Ù´Ç³Ù¾±³¦²¹±ô±ô²â, adverb
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ²¹²õ·²â³¾±è·³Ù´Ç³Ù·¾±Â·³¦²¹±ô·±ô²â adverb
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of asymptotic1

First recorded in 1665–75; asymptot(e) + -ic
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Example Sentences

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The scientific method is an asymptotic process aimed at determining natural truths.

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The challenge of tracing early mild cases, particularly with a disease which we now know can be asymptotic, is not unique to China.

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The lack of testing and not being able to identify whether someone has been infected and is asymptotic poses a huge threat to these tight-knight communities, Gonzalez said.

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And so I hope to help drill this into other people’s heads: Any of us might already have it and be asymptotic, or presymptomatic.

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One thing I have been experiencing is the loss of taste and smell, which I think is a big sign for people who are otherwise asymptotic.

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