01 n. A curve such that the part of the tangent between the point of tangency and a given straight line is constant; -- so called because it was …
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A curve such that the part of the tangent between the point of tangency and a given straight line is constant; -- so called because it was conceived as described by the motion of one end of a tangent line as the other end was drawn along the given line.(Geom.)