noun
- figure-eight shaped curves in mathematics, especially the curve described by the equation (x² + y²)² = a²(x² – y²)
Usage: mathematics; geometry
Examples
- The student drew several lemniscates on the coordinate plane.
- Lemniscates appear frequently in advanced calculus problems.
- The mathematician studied the properties of various lemniscates.
- Polar equations can be used to generate lemniscates.
- The infinity symbol resembles a simple lemniscate.
- Lemniscates have interesting symmetrical properties.