pursuit curve

noun

A geometrical model which simulates the path taken by a pursuer in the course of its pursuit.

Meanings

nounpursuit curve (plural pursuit curves)

plural pursuit curves

  1. geometryA geometrical model which simulates the path taken by a pursuer in the course of its pursuit.

    Synonyms: curve of pursuit

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA geometrical model which simulates the path taken by a pursuer in the course of its pursuit.

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APA

pursuit curve. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pursuit%20curve

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“pursuit curve.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pursuit%20curve. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “pursuit curve,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pursuit%20curve.

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