# Jordan curve

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A non-self-intersecting continuous loop in the plane; a simple closed curve.

## Etymology
Named after French mathematician Camille Jordan (1838-1922), who first proved the Jordan curve theorem.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/jordan-curve