sigmate
[ sig-mit, -meyt ]
/ ˈsɪg mɪt, -meɪt /
adjective
having the form of the Greek sigma or the letter S.
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British Dictionary definitions for sigmate
sigmate
/ (ˈsɪɡmɪt, -meɪt) /
adjective
shaped like the Greek letter sigma or the Roman S
Derived forms of sigmate
sigmation (sɪɡˈmeɪʃən), nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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