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meso·​kur·​tic

Definition of mesokurtic

: closely resembling a normal frequency distribution : neither leptokurtic nor platykurtic

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History and Etymology for mesokurtic

mes- + Greek kyrtos bulging, convex, curved + English -ic; akin to Latin curvus bent, curved

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“Mesokurtic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mesokurtic. Accessed 25 May. 2022.

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