Cardioid

noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounAn epicycloid with exactly one cusp; the plane curve with polar equation \rho = 1 + \cos\,\theta - approximately heart-shaped

2.adjectiveHaving this characteristic shape

3.adjective(of a microphone) sensitive in front, but not behind or at the sides

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