asymptotic
Americanadjective
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of or relating to an asymptote.
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(of a function) approaching a given value as an expression containing a variable tends to infinity.
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(of two functions) so defined that their ratio approaches unity as the independent variable approaches a limit or infinity.
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(of a formula) becoming increasingly exact as a variable approaches a limit, usually infinity.
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coming into consideration as a variable approaches a limit, usually infinity.
asymptotic property; asymptotic behavior.
adjective
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of or referring to an asymptote
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(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
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Etymology
Origin of asymptotic
First recorded in 1665–75; asymptot(e) + -ic
Vocabulary lists containing asymptotic
AB Calculus
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Calculus, List 1
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BC Calculus
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