Antonyms for catenary


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kat-n-er-ee; especially British kuh-tee-nuh-ree
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkæt nˌɛr i; especially British kəˈti nə ri


Definition of catenary

Origin :
  • 1872, from Latin catenarius "relating to a chain," from catenanus "chained, fettered," from catena "chain, fetter, shackle" (see chain (n.)). As a noun from 1788 in mathematics. Related: Catenarian.
  • As in curve : noun arched, rounded line or object
Example sentences :
  • The versed sine, or deflection of the middle of the catenary, was 50 feet.
  • Extract from : « The life of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Civil Engineer » by Isambard Brunel
  • The surface formed by revolving the catenary about its directrix is named the alysseide.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 » by Various
  • The only surface of revolution having this property is the catenoid formed by the revolution of a catenary about its directrix.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 » by Various
  • One of the most laborious and practically useful works of Giddy was a treatise on the properties of the Catenary Curve.
  • Extract from : « Cornish Characters » by S. Baring-Gould
  • Not at all: the catenary appears actually every time that weight and flexibility act in concert.
  • Extract from : « The Life of the Spider » by J. Henri Fabre

Synonyms for catenary

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