simple closed curve
noun
: a closed plane curve (such as a circle or an ellipse) that does not intersect itself
called also Jordan curve
Word History
First Known Use
1919, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of simple closed curve was
in 1919
Dictionary Entries Near simple closed curve
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“Simple closed curve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simple%20closed%20curve. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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