NYT Dictionary

OGIVE

/ˈoʊɡaɪv/
NounO-giveo-give · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

The curve of a cumulative distribution function.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From late Middle English ogif, egeve, egeove, from Old French ogive, œgive, augive. Doublet of ogee.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

cumulative frequency polygonapsearcadearcharchwaycambercovecupoladomeigloo

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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