Catenarian

/ˌkætɪˈneːriən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or having the mathematical form of a catenary; shaped like the curve made by a hanging chain.

Etymology

From catenary (which comes from Latin catena, chain) plus -ian (relating to). Describes the specific mathematical properties of catenary curves.

Kelly Says

The catenary curve is mathematically identical to a hyperbolic cosine function, and it appears everywhere in nature—from spider webs to power lines to the Gateway Arch—yet most people never notice this hidden pattern.

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