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Asymptote

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A curve approaching a given curve arbitrarily closely, as illustrated in the above diagram.

See also Asymptosy, Asymptotic, Asymptotic Curve


References

Giblin, P. J. ``What is an Asymptote?'' Math. Gaz. 56, 274-284, 1972.



© 1996-9 Eric W. Weisstein
1999-05-25