Definitions For Cissoid

Noun

CISSOID (plural CISSOIDs) (geometry) Any of a family of curves defined as the locus of a point, P, on a line from a given fixed point and intersecting two given curves, C1 and C2, where the distance along the line from C1 to P remains constant and equal to the distance from P to C2. : The cissoid of a circle and a line is a conchoid

Related terms

cissoidal

Translations

Czech: kisoida, f French: cissoïde, f German: Zissoide, f Polish: cisoida, f

Etymology

From "ivy" + εἶδος, , form, image.

Anagrams

cisoids

Is Cissoid a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
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Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
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10
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11

The word Cissoid is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words with Friends

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