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sigmoid

/ˈsɪɡ.mɔɪd/

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noun

A function having a graph whose shape is sigmoid..

Examples :

"The growth chart for my plant showed a noticeable sigmoid, with a slow start, a rapid climb, and then a leveling off as it matured. "

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adjective

Curved in two directions, like the letter "S", or the Greek ς (sigma).

Examples :

"The path of the vine as it climbed the trellis formed a beautiful, sigmoid shape, curving first one way and then the other. "

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adjective

Semi-circular, like the lunar sigma (similar to English C).

Examples :

"The banana on my plate had a lovely, sigmoid curve, resembling a crescent moon. "

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adjective

Relating to the sigmoid flexure of the large intestine.

Examples :

"The doctor ordered a special X-ray to examine the sigmoid region of my grandfather's colon. "

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