ogive

/ˈəʊdʒaɪv//ˈoʊdʒaɪv/

noun

  1. 1

    The curve of a cumulative distribution function.

  2. 2

    A Gothic pointed arch, or a rib of a Gothic vault.

  3. 3

    The pointed, curved nose of a bullet, missile, or rocket.

  4. 4

    A three-dimensional wave-bulge, characteristic of glaciers that have experienced extreme underlying topographic change.

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