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Logarithmic - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Logarithmic : adj : of or relating to or using logarithms; "logarithmic
function"
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Logarithmic : \Log`a*rith"mic\, Logarithmical \Log`a*rith"mic*al\,
a. [Cf. F. logarithmique.]
Of or pertaining to logarithms; consisting of logarithms.
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.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Tangent \Tan"gent\, n. [L. tangens, -entis, p. pr. of tangere to
touch; akin to Gr. ? having seized: cf. F. tangente. Cf.
Attain, Contaminate, Contingent, Entire, Tact,
Taste, Tax, v. t.] (Geom.)
A tangent line curve, or surface; specifically, that portion
of the straight line tangent to a curve that is between the
point of tangency and a given line, the given line being, for
example, the axis of abscissas, or a radius of a circle
produced. See Trigonometrical function, under Function.
Artificial, or Logarithmic, tangent, the logarithm of
the natural tangent of an arc.
Natural tangent, a decimal expressing the length of the
tangent of an arc, the radius being reckoned unity.
Tangent galvanometer (Elec.), a form of galvanometer having
a circular coil and a short needle, in which the tangent
of the angle of deflection of the needle is proportional
to the strength of the current.
Tangent of an angle, the natural tangent of the arc
subtending or measuring the angle.
Tangent of an arc, a right line, as ta, touching the arc of
a circle at one extremity a, and terminated by a line ct,
passing from the center through the other extremity o.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Example Usage of Logarithmic |
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vivekv80: No #Logarithmic core IP implementation for #Xilinx #FPGA ?? |
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cap3116: I think there appears to be some kind of Logarithmic relationship between the number of offspring and the level of tiredness experienced! |
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algebra_com: Evaluate the Logarithmic equation for three values of x that are greater than -1, three values of x that are http://algebra.com/t/251359 |
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