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Gaussian

adjective Gauss·ian \ˈgau̇-sē-ən\

Definition of GAUSSIAN

:  being or having the shape of a normal curve or a normal distribution
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Origin of GAUSSIAN

Karl F. Gauss
First Known Use: 1905

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5 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. Gaussian
  2. Gaussian curvature
  3. Gaussian curve
  4. Gaussian distribution
  5. Gaussian integer
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