"Jordan curve" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Jordan curves [plural]
Etymology: Named after French mathematician Camille Jordan (1838-1922), who first proved the Jordan curve theorem. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Jordan curve (plural Jordan curves)
  1. (topology) A non-self-intersecting continuous loop in the plane; a simple closed curve. Wikipedia link: Camille Jordan, Jordan curve theorem Categories (topical): Curves, Topology Synonyms (non-self-intersecting loop in the plane): simple closed curve Related terms: Jordan arc
    Sense id: en-Jordan_curve-en-noun-r5jcO65h Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: mathematics, sciences, topology

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