sigmoid

sig·moid

adj \ˈsig-ˌmȯid\

Definition of SIGMOID

1

a : curved like the letter C b : curved in two directions like the letter S

2

: of, relating to, or being the sigmoid colon

— sig·moi·dal·ly \sig-ˈmȯi-d^əl-ē\ adverb

Variants of SIGMOID

sig·moid also sig·moi·dal \sig-ˈmȯi-d^əl\

Origin of SIGMOID

Greek sigmoeidēs, from sigma; from a common form of sigma shaped like the Roman letter C

First Known Use: 1670

Rhymes with SIGMOID

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