(mathematics) A function, the result of the division of two exponential functions, that gives rise to the logistic curve.

(physics) a mathematical function that describes the behaviour of paramagnetic materials and the dielectric properties of insulators

(mathematics) a function of the generalized coordinates and velocities of a dynamic system from which Lagrange's equations may be derived

(mathematics) The general solution of a homogenous linear differential equation.

Of, pertaining to, resembling, or powered by a rope or cable / (medicine) Of or pertaining to the umbilical cord.

A particular type of rail transit system which ascends a steep urban or mountain incline, having usually two cars sharing a single track, with the cars linked by a moving cable and an arrangement of pulleys such that the descending car assists in the hoisting of the ascending car, i.e. the two cars serve as counterweights for each other.

Counterfeit money. / Money obtained in a devious or sneaky manner. / An outrageously high price. / (often derogatory) Banknotes of any foreign currency. / (informal, US) A highly inflated currency.

(chemistry) A glass funnel, into which is placed filter paper or other material, through which a liquid / solid mixture is poured in order to separate them.

(programming) Programming in a style that, in lieu of assignment, uses procedure calls to bind variables to values, so that referential transparency is preserved.

(idiomatic) To amuse; to make someone laugh, to be humorous to someone.