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Jordan curve

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A non-self-intersecting continuous loop in the plane; a simple closed curve.

    "When μ is small and positive, the locus (1) consists of a Jordan curve near each of the Jordan curves belonging to B."

  2. 2
    a closed curve that does not intersect itself wordnet

Etymology

Named after French mathematician Camille Jordan (1838-1922), who first proved the Jordan curve theorem.

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