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Meaning of sigmoid | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B1
ˈsɪɡ.mɔɪd

Definitions

  1. Semi-circular, like the uncial or lunate sigma (similar to English C).
    archaic
  2. Curved in two directions, like the letter "S", or the Greek ς (sigma); having a serpentine shape.
  3. Exhibiting logistic growth; having a graph that accelerates until it reaches a carrying capacity.
  4. Relating to the sigmoid colon.

Equivalents

Español sigmoideo
Polski esowaty

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

sigmoidal sigmoidoscopic sigmurethrous signable signal signaletic

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