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ogive
In architectural contexts, this term specifically describes the pointed arch characteristic of Gothic style, distinguishing it from the rounded Romanesque arch. It evokes a sense of verticality and structural elegance, often associated with ecclesiastical grandeur and the transition toward higher ceilings in medieval building design.
In statistics, the term refers to a cumulative frequency polygon. Unlike a standard histogram or frequency curve that shows the distribution of individual values, the ogive tracks the running total, making it a specialized tool for identifying percentiles and medians within a dataset.
Meanings
A pointed arch, especially one used in Gothic architecture, formed by the intersection of two arcs.
A curve that represents the cumulative distribution of a set of data in statistics.
Examples
The cathedral is famous for its stunning ogive arches that draw the eye upward.
Look at the way the ogive shape distributes the weight of the stone ceiling.
The architect chose an ogive design to evoke a sense of spiritual aspiration.
I need to plot the cumulative frequencies on an ogive to find the median.
The ogive shows that seventy percent of the students scored above eighty.
Does this ogive curve indicate a normal distribution of the sample data?
The steepness of the ogive suggests a high concentration of values in the middle range.
He spent hours sketching the intricate ogive details of the ancient monastery.