How to pronounce lemniscate
American English pronunciation
lem-NIS-kit
- IPA
- /lɛmˈnɪskɪt/
- Syllables
- lem · NIS · kit (3 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What lemniscate means
The figure-eight shape of the infinity sign
In a sentence: Lily drew a lemniscate in the sand and said it meant forever.
Where it comes from: It comes from a Latin word meaning decorated with ribbons, and English has had it since 1781.
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