Evolute

Pronunciation: /ɛˈvɑlət/

Evolute (noun)

  1. A curve formed by the centers of curvature of another curve.

Examples

  • The evolute of a circle is another circle.
  • Mathematicians study the evolute to understand curve properties.

Common collocations: derive an evolute, study the evolute, evolute of a curve

Synonyms of Evolute

Formal