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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A sigmoidal function or curve

Adjective

1. 1
   sigmoid; S-shaped.
2. 2
   Characterized by a sigmoid curve or function

   "The requirement […] typically results in a sigmoidal dependence on [ATP] 38 —the hallmark of binding cooperativity."

Adjective

1. 1
   of or relating to the sigmoid flexure in the large intestine wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

s-shapedsigmoidsigmoid

Example

More examples

"The requirement […] typically results in a sigmoidal dependence on [ATP] 38 —the hallmark of binding cooperativity."

Etymology

From sigmoid + -al.

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