IN MATH: 1. n. a connected set of points. 2. n. the graphic representation of an algebraic equation. EX. The equation y = -4x + 6 when graphed is a linear curve.

IN ENGLISH: 1. n. a nonstraight line. 2. v. to move in a curve. 3. as defined above. EX. The road had a bad curve.

APPLICATION: See list 250.


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