sinusoidal

American

[sahy-nuh-soid-l] / ˌsaɪ nəˈsɔɪd l /

adjective

Mathematics. of or relating to a sinusoid.
having a magnitude that varies as the sine of an independent variable.

a sinusoidal current.

sinusoidal British

/ ˌsaɪnəˈsɔɪdəl /

adjective

maths of or relating to a sine curve
physics having a magnitude that varies as a sine curve

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sinusoidally

adverb

Etymology

Origin of sinusoidal

First recorded in 1875–80; sinusoid + -al ¹

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Sinusoidal functions oscillate above and below the midline, are periodic, and repeat values in set cycles.

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Sinusoidal functions can be used to solve real-world problems.

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sinusoidal

adjective

adjective

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Origin of sinusoidal

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Trigonometry

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