smoothness

English

noun
Definitions
  • The condition of being smooth; the degree or measure of said condition.
  • (analysis) The highest order of derivative (the differentiability class) over a given domain.
  • (approximation theory) The quantity measured by the modulus of smoothness.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English smethnes inherited from Old English smēþnes suffix from English smooth.

Origin

English

smooth

Gloss

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms