Logarithmical

Logarithmical
Logarithmic Log`a*rith"mic, Logarithmical Log`a*rith"mic*al, a. [Cf. F. logarithmique.] 1. Of or pertaining to logarithms; consisting of logarithms. [1913 Webster]

2. Using logarithms; as, logarithmic graph paper; a logarithmic scale. [PJC]

3. Having a logarithm in one or more of the unknowns; -- of an equation. [PJC]

{Logarithmic curve} (Math.), a curve which, referred to a system of rectangular co["o]rdinate axes, is such that the ordinate of any point will be the logarithm of its abscissa.

{Logarithmic spiral}, a spiral curve such that radii drawn from its pole or eye at equal angles with each other are in continual proportion. See {Spiral}. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

Игры ⚽ Поможем решить контрольную работу

Look at other dictionaries:

  • logarithmical — See logarithmic. * * * …   Universalium

  • logarithmical — adj. of or pertaining to logarithms (Mathematics) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • logarithmical — log·a·rith·mi·cal …   English syllables

  • logarithmical — adjective see logarithmic …   Useful english dictionary

  • Logarithmic — Log a*rith mic, Logarithmical Log a*rith mic*al, a. [Cf. F. logarithmique.] 1. Of or pertaining to logarithms; consisting of logarithms. [1913 Webster] 2. Using logarithms; as, logarithmic graph paper; a logarithmic scale. [PJC] 3. Having a… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Logarithmic curve — Logarithmic Log a*rith mic, Logarithmical Log a*rith mic*al, a. [Cf. F. logarithmique.] 1. Of or pertaining to logarithms; consisting of logarithms. [1913 Webster] 2. Using logarithms; as, logarithmic graph paper; a logarithmic scale. [PJC] 3.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Logarithmic spiral — Logarithmic Log a*rith mic, Logarithmical Log a*rith mic*al, a. [Cf. F. logarithmique.] 1. Of or pertaining to logarithms; consisting of logarithms. [1913 Webster] 2. Using logarithms; as, logarithmic graph paper; a logarithmic scale. [PJC] 3.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Central angle — CoordinatesOn a sphere or ellipsoid, the central angle is delineated along a great circle.The usually provided coordinates of a point on a sphere/ellipsoid is its common latitude ( Lat ), phi,!, and longitude ( Long ), lambda,!. The point ,… …   Wikipedia

  • logarithmic — logarithmically, adv. /law geuh ridh mik, rith , log euh /, adj. Math. 1. pertaining to a logarithm or logarithms. 2. (of an equation) having a logarithm as one or more of its unknowns. 3. (of a function) a. pertaining to the function y = logx. b …   Universalium

  • logarithmic — 1690s, from LOGARITHM (Cf. logarithm) + IC (Cf. ic). Related: Logarithmical (1630s) …   Etymology dictionary

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”