brachistochrone

noun

bra·​chis·​to·​chrone
braˈkistəˌkrōn,
brəˈ-
plural -s
: a curve in which a body starting from a point and acted on by an external force will reach another point in a shorter time than by any other path
brachistochronic
⸗¦⸗⸗¦kränik
adjective

Word History

Etymology

French, from Greek brachistos shortest + chronos time

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“Brachistochrone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brachistochrone. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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