Words at Play : Words For Things You Didn't Know Have Names
#9: Lemniscate
Definition:
lemniscate : the infinity symbol (or more precisely, "a figure-eight shaped curve whose equation in polar coordinates is ρ2=a2 cos 2θ or ρ2=a2 sin 2θ")
Example Sentence:
Not surprisingly, a certain brand of automobile uses a modified lemniscate in its logo.
Origin:
Lemniscate comes from a Latin word that means "with hanging ribbons" – an origin that's reflected in the symbol's graceful shape.
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