ogive

(Engels)

1. The curve of a cumulative distribution function.
2. A Gothic pointed arch, or a rib of a Gothic vault.
3. The pointed, curved nose of a bullet, missile, or rocket.
4. A three-dimensional wave-bulge, characteristic of glaciers that have experienced extreme underlying topographic change.

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/ˈəʊɡaɪv/

Etymologie (Engels)

Overgenomen van Middelengels: ogif

In summary

From late Middle English ogif, egeve, egeove, from Old French ogive, œgive, augive. Doublet of ogee.

Concepten

spitsboog

kruisboog

ogief

Synoniemen

nose cone

aglet

apex

cusp

end

🔚

head

lead

nose

👃

peak

pike

point

pointed arch

pointedness

projectile

prong

sharpness

tip

toe

torpedo

vertex

ogival

acme

aiglet