'Logarithmic curve' definitions:

Definition of 'Logarithmic curve'

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  • Logarithmic \Log`a*rith"mic\, Logarithmical \Log`a*rith"mic*al\, a. [Cf. F. logarithmique.]
  • 1. Of or pertaining to logarithms; consisting of logarithms. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Using logarithms; as, logarithmic graph paper; a logarithmic scale. [PJC]
  • 3. Having a logarithm in one or more of the unknowns; -- of an equation. [PJC]
  • Logarithmic curve (Math.), a curve which, referred to a system of rectangular coordinate axes, is such that the ordinate of any point will be the logarithm of its abscissa.
  • Logarithmic spiral, a spiral curve such that radii drawn from its pole or eye at equal angles with each other are in continual proportion. See Spiral. [1913 Webster]