Meaning of the word asymptote in English
What does asymptote mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
asymptote
US /ˈæs.ɪm.toʊt/
UK /ˈæs.ɪm.təʊt/
Noun
a line that a curve approaches as it heads towards infinity, but never actually touches or intersects
Example:
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The graph of the function has a horizontal asymptote at y = 0.
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As x increases, the curve gets closer and closer to the asymptote.