logistic curve en · NOUN
Etymology
Calque of French courbe logistique, coined by Belgian mathematician Pierre François Verhulst in 1845. Verhulst did not explain his choice of the name logistique; see discussion at logistic.
Meanings
- An S-shaped curve that models the growth of many ecosystems.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| logistic curves | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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fr courbe logistique (S-shaped curve that models the growth of many ecosystems) · es curva logística (S-shaped curve that models the growth of many ecosystems) · cs logistická křivka (S-shaped curve that models the growth of many ecosystems) · de logistische Kurve (S-shaped curve that models the growth of many ecosystems)