Logarithmic

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(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Dec 22 1999 at 0:56:15

Log`a*rith"mic (?), Log`a*rith"mic*al (?), a. [Cf. F. logarithmique.]

Of or pertaining to logarithms; consisting of logarithms.

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.

 

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