1
a
: a diagonal arch or rib across a Gothic vault
b
: a pointed arch
2
: a graph of a cumulative distribution function or a cumulative frequency distribution
3

Word History

Etymology

Middle English oggif stone comprising an arch, from Middle French augive, ogive diagonal arch

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of ogive was in the 13th century

Dictionary Entries Near ogive

Cite this Entry

“Ogive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ogive. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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