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sigmoidal

adj · noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -ɔɪdəl
  • CMU ARPABET: S IH2 G M OY1 D AH0 L Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adj

Meaning 1

sigmoid; S-shaped.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Characterized by a sigmoid curve or function

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: mathematics, sciences, statistics

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A sigmoidal function or curve

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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4

adjective

Meaning 4

of or relating to the sigmoid flexure in the large intestine

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: sigmoid

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek σῖγμᾰ (sîgmă) Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-) Proto-Indo-European *weyd- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *wéydos Proto-Hellenic *wéidos Ancient Greek εἶδος (eîdos) Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *-ēs Ancient Greek -ης (-ēs) Ancient Greek -ειδής (-eidḗs) Ancient Greek σῑγμοειδής (sīgmoeidḗs)bor. English sigmoid English -al English sigmoidal From sigmoid + -al.