lemniscate

noun

lem·​nis·​cate lem-ˈni-skət How to pronounce lemniscate (audio)
: a figure-eight shaped curve whose equation in polar coordinates is ρ2=a2 cos 2θ or ρ2=a2 sin 2θ

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Above her head is a lemniscate, depicting the infinite fortitude within. Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

New Latin lemniscata, from feminine of Latin lemniscatus with hanging ribbons, from lemniscus

First Known Use

circa 1781, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lemniscate was circa 1781

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“Lemniscate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemniscate. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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