CONTOUR LINE Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase contour line. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for CONTOUR LINE
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| contour | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height • any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) • a feature (or the order or arrangement of features) of anything having a complex structure verb • form the contours of | ||||||
| curve | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes • a line on a graph representing data • a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter • the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface • curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.) verb • turn sharply; change direction abruptly • extend in curves and turns • form an arch or curve • bend or cause to bend • form a curl, curve, or kink | ||||||
| gradient | noun n | |||||
noun • a graded change in the magnitude of some physical quantity or dimension • the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal | ||||||
| isopleth | noun n | |||||
noun • a line drawn on a map connecting points having the same numerical value of some variable | ||||||
| profile | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics • an outline of something (especially a human face as seen from one side) • biographical sketch • degree of exposure to public notice • a vertical section of the Earth's crust showing the different horizons or layers verb • write about • represent in profile, by drawing or painting | ||||||
| isoline | noun n | |||||
noun • Any of several types of line on a map, chart or graph that link points having the same value of a parameter | ||||||