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bi·​cur·​sal | \ (ˈ)bī-¦kər-səl \

Definition of bicursal

: having two paths, one for each of two moving points —used of a curve (such as a hyperbola) —opposed to unicursal

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History and Etymology for bicursal

bi- entry 1 + Latin cursus course + English -al

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“Bicursal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bicursal. Accessed 11 Aug. 2022.

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