orthant
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An n-dimensional generalization of the quadrant and octantAn n-dimensional generalization of the quadrant (in two-dimensional Cartesian space) and octant (in three-dimensional space).
Meaning
1 sensesAn n-dimensional generalization of the quadrant (in two-dimensional Cartesian space) and octant (in three-dimensional space).
Forms
plural: orthantsSynonyms
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