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Definition of Asymptote

1. Noun. A straight line that is the limiting value of a curve; can be considered as tangent at infinity. "The asymptote of the curve"

Definition of Asymptote

1. n. A line which approaches nearer to some curve than assignable distance, but, though infinitely extended, would never meet it. Asymptotes may be straight lines or curves. A rectilinear asymptote may be conceived as a tangent to the curve at an infinite distance.

Definition of Asymptote

1. Noun. (analysis) A straight line which a curve approaches arbitrarily closely, as they go to infinity. The limit of the curve, its tangent "at infinity". ¹

2. Noun. (context: by extension figuratively) Anything which comes near to but never meets something else. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Asymptote

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Medical Definition of Asymptote

1. A line which approaches nearer to some curve than assignable distance, but, though infinitely extended, would never meet it. Asymptotes may be straight lines or curves. A rectilinear asymptote may be conceived as a tangent to the curve at an infinite distance. Origin: Gr. Not falling together; priv. + to fall together; with + to fall. Cf. Symptom. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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