Associations to the word «Ogive»

Wiktionary

OGIVE, noun. (statistics) The curve of a cumulative distribution function.
OGIVE, noun. (architecture) A Gothic pointed arch, or a rib of a Gothic vault.
OGIVE, noun. (ballistics) The pointed, curved nose of a bullet, missile, or rocket.
OGIVE, noun. (geology) A three-dimensional wave-bulge, characteristic of glaciers that have experienced extreme underlying topographic change.

Dictionary definition

OGIVE, noun. Front consisting of the conical head of a missile or rocket that protects the payload from heat during its passage through the atmosphere.

Wise words

Love. Fall in love and stay in love. Write only what you love, and love what you write. The key word is love. You have to get up in the morning and write something you love, something to live for.
Ray Bradbury