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Definitions for Catenary
[1] Mathematics . the curve assumed approximately by a heavy uniform cord or chain hanging freely from two points not in the same vertical line. Equation: y = k cosh (x /k ).
[2] (in electric railroads) the cable, running above the track, from which the trolley wire is suspended.
[3] of, relating to, or resembling a catenary.
[4] of or relating to a chain or linked series.
[5] the curve assumed by a heavy uniform flexible cord hanging freely from two points. When symmetrical about the y- axis and intersecting it at y = a , the equation is y = a cosh x / a
[6] the hanging cable between pylons along a railway track, from which the trolley wire is suspended
[7] of, resembling, relating to, or constructed using a catenary or suspended chain
Words related to Catenary
trajectory, arc, arch, contour, loop, swerve, sweep, hairpin, crook, bend, whorl, ambit, concavity, circle, quirk, curvature, festoon, bight, compass, circumference
Words nearby Catenary
category management, category mistake, catena, catenaccio, catenane, catenary, catenate, catenation, catenoid, catenulate, cater
Origin of Catenary
1780–90; < Latin catēnārius relating to a chain, equivalent to catēn(a ) a chain + -ārius -ary
Word origin for Catenary
C18: from Latin catēnārius relating to a chain
Synonyms for Catenary
arc, arch, contour, loop, trajectory, ambit, bend, bight, bow, camber, chord, circle, circuit, circumference, compass, concavity, crook, curlicue, curvature, ellipse, festoon, flexure, hairpin, half-moon, helix, horseshoe, hyperbola, incurvation, incurvature, meniscus, ogee, parabola, quirk, round, sinuosity, sweep, swerve, turn, vault, whorl, curvation, rondure