noun
- curves traced by a point on a circle that rolls inside another fixed circle
Usage: mathematics; geometry
Examples
- The mathematician studied the properties of hypocycloids in her geometry class.
- Hypocycloids can create beautiful star-like patterns depending on the ratio of the circles.
- The engineering student used hypocycloids to design the gear mechanism.
- Computer graphics programs can generate hypocycloids with different parameters.
- The artist incorporated hypocycloids into her geometric artwork.
- Hypocycloids are related to epicycloids but involve internal rolling motion.