bicursal

adjective

bi·​cur·​sal

(ˈ)bī-¦kər-səl

: having two paths, one for each of two moving points

—used of a curve (such as a hyperbola)

—opposed to unicursal

Word History

Etymology

bi- entry 1 + Latin cursus course + English -al

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