An ogive is a cumulative distribution version of a histogram It is named for an architectural feature of many cathedrals which suchcurves often resemble
A body of revolution formed by rotating a circular arc about an axis that intersects the arc; the shape of this body; also, a nose of a projectile or the like so shaped
Refers to the nose shape of a bullet The radius of the curve of a bullet nose The curve of a bullet's forward portion
front consisting of the conical head of a missile or rocket that protects the payload from heat during its passage through the atmosphere
The curved area making up the nose of a projectile Usually defined as extending rearwards from the tip of the projectile's nose to the main cylindrical portion or bearing surface From an ordnance manual: "Often a convex solid of revolution generated by an arc of a circle whose center lies on the side of the axis of revolution opposite to the arc " Whew, glad I found that out! In layman's terms, the head of the projectile is usually bullet-shaped See "crh," above
ogive
Silbentrennung
o·give
Aussprache
Etymologie
() From Middle French augive/ogive. Several origins have been speculated for the Middle French, including Spanish aljibe, Arabic ال (al, “the”) جب (jubb, “jug”), and Latin obviāta.