adj
Meaning 1
catenary; like a chain
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
catenarian
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Received-Pronunciation: /ˌkætɪˈnɛə.ɹi.ən/
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General-American: /ˌkætəˈnɛ.ɹi.ən/
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rhymes with -ɛəɹiən
adj
Meaning 2
Shaped like a catenary; following the curve made by a chain or rope when suspended from both ends.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: geometry, mathematics, sciences
Examples
- a catenarian curve/arch
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adj
Meaning 3
Having the property that every ascending chain of prime ideals eventually stabilizes, meaning that there is a finite length for the chains of prime ideals.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: ring theory
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History
Etymology
Latin catenarius