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English 1b3 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Sweeping curve/curve

What does 'sweeping curve' mean? That is, how is it different from 'curve'?

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A generalized curve is any line segment without sharp changes in direction. A circle is a kind of curve. An ellipse is a kind of curve.

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  • A generalized curve is any line segment without sharp changes in direction.
  • A circle is a kind of curve.
  • An ellipse is a kind of curve.
  • A road may have a curve in it, bending slowly through 90 degrees or more.
  • A sweeping curve is a very long, graceful curve which changes direction only very gradually, I would say.
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A generalized curve is any line segment without sharp changes in direction. A circle is a kind of curve. An ellipse is a kind of curve. A road may have a curve in it, bending slowly through 90 degrees or more.

A sweeping curve is a very long, graceful curve which changes direction only very gradually, I would say. I suppose it might also be called a long, shallow curve.

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