The Collaborative International Dictionary
Logarithmic \Log`a*rith"mic\, Logarithmical \Log`a*rith"mic*al\, a. [Cf. F. logarithmique.]
Of or pertaining to logarithms; consisting of logarithms.
Using logarithms; as, logarithmic graph paper; a logarithmic scale.
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Having a logarithm in one or more of the unknowns; -- of an equation.
Logarithmic curve (Math.), a curve which, referred to a system of rectangular co["o]rdinate axes, is such that the ordinate of any point will be the logarithm of its abscissa.
Logarithmic spiral, a spiral curve such that radii drawn from its pole or eye at equal angles with each other are in continual proportion. See Spiral.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Wiktionary
a. (context mathematics English) Of, or relating to logarithms.
WordNet
adj. of or relating to or using logarithms; "logarithmic function"
Wikipedia
Logarithmic can refer to:
- Logarithm, a transcendental function in mathematics
- Logarithmic scale, the use of the logarithmic function to describe measurements
- Logarithmic spiral,
- Logarithmic growth
- Logarithmic distribution, a discrete probability distribution
- Natural logarithm
Usage examples of "logarithmic".
Cut and polished length-wise, the fossil shows a magnificent logarithmic spiral, the general pattern of the dwelling which was a pearl palace, with numerous chambers traversed by a siphuncular corridor.
Its extremity will not leave the plane and will describe a logarithmic spiral within it.
All, down to the common Snail-shell, are constructed according to logarithmic laws.
Unrelated to the appendix-lacking, corkscrew-twirling Worm, she is nevertheless familiar with the logarithmic spiral.
I prefer that, as an explanation of the logarithmic curve of the Ammonite and the Epeira, to the Worm screwing up the tip of its tail.
He improved the differential calculus, solved the isoperimetrical problem and discovered the properties of the logarithmic spiral.
His viewscreen split again: the right half retaining the orb of Decades, three-quarters in sunlight, while the left jumped by logarithmic magnifications down onto the planetary surface.
It was obviously encrypted, but what sort of a code: logarithmic, exponential, random, or variable sequential?
Blake, whose mathematical computations as a mining engineer had never required more than trigonometric and logarithmic tables, became as proficient as the others.
Its perfect logarithmic spiral coils from left to right around an axis of fundamental truth.
It was the instinctive creation of a master engineer, a nearly-perfect logarithmic spiral, stirring gently in a slight up-draught.
Richter Scale can be misleading unless you understand the mathematical formula in relationship to the logarithmic scale.
Wildebeest Motor Works, with manual steering, a logarithmic tachometer, and two dangling wires where the anti-collision computer used to be.
On the Sony, a two-dimensional space war faded behind a forest of mathematically generated ferns, demonstrating the spacial possibilities of logarithmic spirals cold blue military footage burned through, lab animals wired into test systems, helmets feeding into fire con.
He fumbled around his papers and withdrew an instrument consisting of a ruler with a central sliding piece, both marked with logarithmic scales.