acnodal
|ac-no-dal|
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/ækˈnoʊdəl/
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/ækˈnəʊdəl/
singular point on a curve
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acnodal' originates from the combination of 'acnode' and the suffix '-al', where 'acnode' refers to a type of singular point on a curve.
Historical Evolution
'acnode' was derived from the Latin 'acnodus', and eventually became the modern English word 'acnodal' with the addition of the suffix '-al'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to a singular point on a curve, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or having the characteristics of an acnode, a type of singular point on a curve.
The curve was found to be acnodal at several points.
Last updated: 2025/04/24 09:51