1.Statisticsa. A distribution curve in which the frequencies are cumulative. b. A frequency distribution. 2.Architecturea. A diagonal rib of a Gothic vault. b. A pointed arch.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English ogif and French ogive, diagonal rib of a vault, both from Old French augive, probably from Vulgar Latin *obvitva, from Late Latin obvita, feminine past participle of obvire, to resist. See obviate.
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