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as·ymp·tote  (sm-tt, -mp-) n. A line whose distance to a given curve tends to zero. An asymptote may or may not intersect its associated curve. [Ultimately from Greek asumpttos, not intersecting : a-, not; see a-1 + sumpttos, intersecting (from sumpiptein, sumpt-, to converge : sun-, syn- + piptein, to fall; see pet- in Indo-European roots).] asymp·totic (-ttk), asymp·toti·cal adj. asymp·toti·cal·ly adv.

asymptote The x and y axes are asymptotes of the hyperbola xy = 1.

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asymptotic [ˌæsɪmˈtɒtɪk], asymptotical

adj

1. (Mathematics) of or referring to an asymptote

2. (Mathematics) (of a function, series, formula, etc.) approaching a given value or condition, as a variable or an expression containing a variable approaches a limit, usually infinity

asymptotically  adv

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Adj.

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asymptotic - relating to or of the nature of an asymptote; "an asymptotic function"