v. t. To prop up. Donne. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. approximatus, p. p. of approximare to approach; ad + proximare to come near. See Proximate. ]
Approximate quantities (Math.),
v. t.
To approximate the inequality of riches to the level of nature. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
The telescope approximates perfection. J. Morse. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To draw; to approach. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. With approximation; so as to approximate; nearly. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. approximation, LL. approximatio. ]
The largest capacity and the most noble dispositions are but an approximation to the proper standard and true symmetry of human nature. I. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. approximatif. ] Approaching; approximate. --
n. One who, or that which, approximates. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. approximatus, p. p. of approximare to approach; ad + proximare to come near. See Proximate. ]
Approximate quantities (Math.),
v. t.
To approximate the inequality of riches to the level of nature. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
The telescope approximates perfection. J. Morse. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To draw; to approach. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. With approximation; so as to approximate; nearly. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. approximation, LL. approximatio. ]
The largest capacity and the most noble dispositions are but an approximation to the proper standard and true symmetry of human nature. I. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. approximatif. ] Approaching; approximate. --
n. One who, or that which, approximates. [ 1913 Webster ]