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Meaning of ogive

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

ogive

Pronunciation:/ˈəʊdʒaɪv//ˈoʊdʒaɪv/

noun

Definitions

  1. The curve of a cumulative distribution function.

  2. A Gothic pointed arch, or a rib of a Gothic vault.

  3. The pointed, curved nose of a bullet, missile, or rocket.

  4. A three-dimensional wave-bulge, characteristic of glaciers that have experienced extreme underlying topographic change.