adj
Gaussian
GOW-see-uhn
adj
1
Relating to Carl Friedrich Gauss or, especially, to the bell-shaped "normal" statistical distribution named after him.
"The test scores followed a roughly Gaussian distribution, with most students clustered around the average."
"Gaussian blur is a common photo-editing effect that softens an image smoothly."
How to Use Gaussian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribing the classic "bell curve" pattern, or anything named after Gauss's mathematical work.
Common pairings
Gaussian distribution
Gaussian blur
Gaussian curve
Word Forms
more Gaussian comparative, most Gaussian superlative
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Etymology
Formed from the name Gauss plus the adjective-forming suffix -ian.