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asymptotic

[ as-im-tot-ik ]
/ ˌæs ɪmˈtɒt ɪk /

adjective Mathematics.

of or relating to an asymptote.
(of a function) approaching a given value as an expression containing a variable tends to infinity.
(of two functions) so defined that their ratio approaches unity as the independent variable approaches a limit or infinity.
(of a formula) becoming increasingly exact as a variable approaches a limit, usually infinity.
coming into consideration as a variable approaches a limit, usually infinity: asymptotic property; asymptotic behavior.

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Also as·ymp·tot·i·cal [as-im-tot-i-kuhl] /ˌæs ɪmˈtɒt ɪ kəl/ .

Origin of asymptotic

First recorded in 1665–75; asymptote + -ic

OTHER WORDS FROM asymptotic

as·ymp·tot·i·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby asymptotic

asymmetric time, asymmetric warfare, asymmetry, asymptomatic, asymptote, asymptotic, asymptotic freedom, asynapsis, asynchronism, asynchronous, asynchronous transmission
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British Dictionary definitions for asymptotic

asymptotic

asymptotical

/ (ˌæsɪmˈtɒtɪk) /

adjective

of or referring to an asymptote
(of a function, series, formula, etc) approaching a given value or condition, as a variable or an expression containing a variable approaches a limit, usually infinity

Derived forms of asymptotic

asymptotically, adverb
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