Definition of Cissoid

1. n. A curve invented by Diocles, for the purpose of solving two celebrated problems of the higher geometry; viz., to trisect a plane angle, and to construct two geometrical means between two given straight lines.

Definition of Cissoid

1. Noun. (geometry) A kind of curve that can be used in trisecting a plane angle and in constructing two geometrical means between two given straight lines. ¹

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Definition of Cissoid

1. a type of geometric curve [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cissoid

cispeople
cispersons
cisplanckian
cisplatin
cisplatins
cisplatinum
cispontine
cissa
cissier
cissies
cissiest
cissoid (current term)
cissoidal
cissoids
cissus
cissuses
cissy
cist
cistactic
cistacticity
cisted
cistern
cistern of chiasm
cistern of cytoplasmic reticulum
cistern of great cerebral vein
cistern of great vein of cerebrum

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