Associations to the word «Asymptote»
Wiktionary
ASYMPTOTE, noun. (analysis) A straight line which a curve approaches arbitrarily closely, as they go to infinity. The limit of the curve, its tangent "at infinity".
ASYMPTOTE, noun. (by extension) (figuratively) Anything which comes near to but never meets something else.
ASYMPTOTE, verb. (analysis) To approach, but never quite touch, a straight line, as something goes to infinity.
Dictionary definition
ASYMPTOTE, noun. A straight line that is the limiting value of a curve; can be considered as tangent at infinity; "the asymptote of the curve".
Wise words
Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one
good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible,
speak a few sensible words.