latus rectum
latus rectum · latera recta · latus rectums
The chord passing through a focus of a conic section, parallel to the directrix and…The chord passing through a focus of a conic section, parallel to the directrix and terminated both ways by the curve. It is the parameter of the principal axis.
Meaning
1 sensesThe chord passing through a focus of a conic section, parallel to the directrix and terminated both ways by the curve. It is the parameter of the principal axis.
Origin
Latin latus (“side”) + rectum (“right”)Latin latus (“side”) + rectum (“right”)
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Forms
plural: latera recta / latus rectums| Singular | latus rectum |
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| Plural | latera recta / latus rectums |
regular
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular