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catenary vs curve

curve vs catenary

catenary and curve both are nouns.

catenary is not a verb while curve is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
catenary Yes No No No
curve Yes No Yes No
As nouns, curve is a hypernym of catenary; that is, curve is a word with a broader meaning than catenary:
  • catenary: the curve theoretically assumed by a perfectly flexible and inextensible cord of uniform density and cross section hanging freely from two fixed points
  • curve: the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
Other hypernyms of catenary include curved shape.
catenary (noun) curve (noun)
the curve theoretically assumed by a perfectly flexible and inextensible cord of uniform density and cross section hanging freely from two fixed points a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter
curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)
the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface
a line on a graph representing data
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
catenary (verb) curve (verb)
form a curl, curve, or kink
turn sharply; change direction abruptly
form an arch or curve
bend or cause to bend
extend in curves and turns
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