circle of curvature
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noun Mathematics.
the circle with its center on the normal to the concave side of a curve at a given point on the curve and with its radius equal to the radius of curvature at the point.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT Also called osculating circle.
Words nearby circle of curvature
circle graph, circle-in, circle jerk, circle of confusion, circle of convergence, circle of curvature, circle of declination, circle of least confusion, circle of Willis, circle-out, circlet
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