Mathematics. Of a curve: not expressible by an equation of finite and rational algebraic form; = transcendental, adj. 4. Now rare. Perhaps Obsolete.

spec. in Mathematics of part of a line or curve. (Cf. intercept, n. 2.)

Mathematics. Of a curve: having a finite length that can be determined mathematically; (notionally) able to be converted into or represented by a…

Mathematics. Not capable of being produced by (a finite number of) the ordinary algebraical operations of addition, multiplication, involution, or…

Geometry. Applied to a curve of which no two successive portions are in the same plane; also called a non-plane curve, curve in space, or curve of d…

Mathematics. Involving, having, or consisting of a single closed curve, circuit, or cycle. Now rare.

Of a curve: having two paths.

Mathematics. Applied to paths between two fixed points in a surface, which paths cannot be made to coincide by gradual approximation without passing…

Mathematics and Physics. Of a curve or surface: completely enclosing an area or volume; having no end points.

Of a curve: not intersecting itself; having no multiple point: opp. to autotomic, adj.

A mathematically conceived curve such that any small part of it, enlarged, has the same statistical character as the original. Frequently attributive…