"logistic curve" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: logistic curves [plural]
Etymology: Calque of French courbe logistique, coined by Belgian mathematician Pierre François Verhulst in 1845. Verhulst did not explain his choice of the name logistique; see discussion at logistic. Etymology templates: {{calque|en|fr|courbe logistique}} Calque of French courbe logistique, {{coined|en|Q425539|in=1845|nocap=1|nocat=1}} coined by Belgian mathematician Pierre François Verhulst in 1845 Head templates: {{en-noun}} logistic curve (plural logistic curves)
  1. (mathematics, biology) An S-shaped curve that models the growth of many ecosystems. Wikipedia link: logistic function Categories (topical): Biology, Curves, Functions, Mathematics Synonyms: S-curve Related terms: logistic function Translations (S-shaped curve that models the growth of many ecosystems): logistická křivka [feminine] (Czech), courbe logistique [feminine] (French), logistische Kurve [feminine] (German)

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