 | Samuel Johnson - 1802 - 990 pages
...Mort. j. [In geometry.] The equable evolution of the periphery oi a circle, or any other curve, is fuch a gradual approach of the circumference to rectitude, as that all its part» de meet together, and equally evolve or unberH. Harri,. 4. [In taétics.] The motion made by... | |
 | Charles James - English language - 1805 - 1236 pages
...upon sounder or better principles. EVOLUTION (in geometry) the equal evolution of the periphery ot a circle, or any other curve, is such a gradual approach of the cirrumference to rectitude, as that all its parts do meet together, and equally evolve or unbend; so... | |
 | William Duane - Electronic books - 1810 - 774 pages
...upon more sound or better principles. EVOLUTION (in geometiyj the equal evolution of the periphery ot a circle, or any other curve, is such a gradual approach...circumference to rectitude, as that all its parts do meet together, and equally evolve or unbend; so that the same line becomes successively a less arch... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - Encyclopedias and dictionaries - 1812 - 808 pages
...[CToteliu, Lat.] 1 The act of unrolling or unfolding. « The series of things unrolled or unfolded. More. 3 (In geometry.) The equable evolution of the periphery...of the circumference to rectitude, as that all its pans do meet together, and equally evolve or unbend. Harrli. 4 (In tacticks.) The motion made by a... | |
 | Encyclopedias and dictionaries - 1816 - 778 pages
...fhall be, were at this very inftaut really prcferit. More'i Divine Diuln?,uri. 3. [In geometry.] Tl'.e equable evolution of the periphery of a circle, or any other curve, is fuch a gradual appronch of the circumference to rectitude, as that all its parts do meet together,... | |
 | Encyclopedias and dictionaries - 1823 - 858 pages
...roll, or wind ;" qd an unwinding or unrolling. The equable evolution of the periphery of a circle, or other curve, is such a gradual approach of the circumference to rectitude, as that its parts do all concur and equally evolve or unbend ; so that the same line becomes successively a... | |
 | Walter Hamilton - Industries - 1825 - 486 pages
...ties, the motion matte hy a body of men in changing their position,or form of drawing Up. EVOLUTION. In Geometry, the equable evolution of the periphery...circumference to rectitude, as that all its parts do meet together, and equally evolve or unbend. EVOLUTION. In Algebra, the extraction of roots out... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1832 - 1738 pages
...series of things unrolled or unfolded. Mort. [In geometry.] The equable evolution of tlic pcripliery of a circle, or any other curve, is such a gradual approach of the circumference lo rectitude, as that all its parts meet together, and equally evolve or unbend. Harris. [In tacticks.j... | |
 | John Lauris Blake - Encyclopedias and dictionaries - 1834 - 1028 pages
...a curve, and making it describe an evolvent. The equable evolution of the periphery of a circle, or other curve, is such a gradual approach of the circumference to rectitude, as that its parts do all concur, and equally evolve or unbend ; so that the same line becomes successively... | |
 | William Bolles - English language - 1845 - 954 pages
...unfolded. In geometry, the equable evolution of tho periphery of a circle, or any other curve, in such ft gradual approach of the circumference to rectitude,...parts meet together, and equally evolve or unbend. In tactics, the motion made by a body of men in changing their posture, or form of drawing up. In algebra,... | |
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In geometry : the equable evolution of the periphery of a circle, or any other curve, is such a gradual approach of the circumference to rectitude, as that all its parts meet together, and equally evolve or unbend. 
