"Gompertz curve" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Gompertz curves [plural]
Etymology: For Benjamin Gompertz, English mathematician Head templates: {{en-noun}} Gompertz curve (plural Gompertz curves)
  1. (mathematics) Any of a family of curves, describing demographic growth, that increase exponentially at first before reaching a plateau. Wikipedia link: Gompertz function Categories (topical): Mathematics Related terms: Gompertzian

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