Manhattan distance
Manhattan distance · Manhattan distances
Synonym of taxicab distanceSynonym of taxicab distance (“the distance between two points on a grid, where the only path allowed is along horizontal and vertical lines”).
/mænˌhætn̩ ˈdɪst(ə)n(t)s/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)Synonym of taxicab distance (“the distance between two points on a grid, where the only path allowed is along horizontal and vertical lines”).
Origin
From Manhattan + distance, referring to the gridlike street geography of the borough of MaFrom Manhattan + distance, referring to the gridlike street geography of the borough of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States.
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Forms
plural: Manhattan distances| Singular | Manhattan distance |
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Synonyms
4 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedchessboard distance
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable