\ ˈō-ˌjīv
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Definition of ogive
1a
: 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
: ogee sense 1
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“Ogive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ogive. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of ogive was in the 13th century
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