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Meaning of hypocycloid
hypocycloid (n)
a line generated by a point on a circle that rolls around inside another circle
hypocycloid (n.)
A curve traced by a point in the circumference of a circle which rolls on the concave side in the fixed circle. Cf. Epicycloid, and Trochoid.
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The hypocycloid, a fascinating curve, is formed by tracing a point on a smaller circle as it rolls inside a larger one.
The shape of the hypocycloid is determined by the ratio of the radii of the two circles.
Hypocycloids exhibit a beautiful symmetry, with the same curve generated by rolling the smaller circle in either direction.
Certain hypocycloids, known as astroids, are particularly graceful and have been used in art and design.
