The act of turning, as a wheel or a solid body on its axis, as distinguished from the progressive motion of a revolving round another…
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Cutting; divivding into two parts; as, a secant line.
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ratio of the hypotenuse to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle
Used in the same subject area: Algebra, Mathematics, Trigonometry, Set theory.See Picul.
Used in the same subject area: Algebra, Mathematics, Trigonometry, Set theory.A tangent line curve, or surface; specifically, that portion of the straight line tangent to a curve that is between the point of tang…
Used in the same subject area: Algebra, Mathematics, Trigonometry, Set theory.The act of translating, removing, or transferring; removal; also, the state of being translated or removed; as, the translation of Eno…
Used in the same subject area: Algebra, Geometry, Mathematics, Set theory.(mathematics) a transformation that is a combination of single transformations such as translation or rotation or reflection on an axis
Used in the same subject area: Algebra, Mathematics, Set theory.The act of executing or performing any duty, office, or calling; per formance.
Used in the same subject area: Algebra, Mathematics, Set theory.(mathematics) an isotropic scaling transformation of an affine space with a single fixed point.; "Successive applications of homotheti…
Used in the same subject area: Algebra, Mathematics, Set theory.(mathematics) an isotropic scaling transformation of an affine space with a single fixed point.; "Successive applications of homotheti…
Used in the same subject area: Algebra, Mathematics, Set theory.A representation of the surface of the earth, or of some portion of it, showing the relative position of the parts represented; -- usu…
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Used in the same subject area: Algebra, Mathematics, Set theory.(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element…
Used in the same subject area: Algebra, Mathematics, Set theory.One who, or that which, operates or produces an effect.
Used in the same subject area: Algebra, Mathematics, Set theory.The act of reflecting, or turning or sending back, or the state of being reflected.
Used in the same subject area: Algebra, Mathematics, Set theory.A number of things or events standing or succeeding in order, and connected by a like relation; sequence; order; course; a succession…
Used in the same subject area: Algebra, Mathematics, Set theory.(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element…
Used in the same subject area: Algebra, Mathematics, Set theory.The act of transforming, or the state of being transformed; change of form or condition.
Used in the same subject area: Algebra, Mathematics, Set theory.a function obtained by expressing the dependent variable of one function as the independent variable of another; f and g are inverse f…
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To adjust or form to a line; to range or form in line; to bring into line; to aline.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cutting, divivding, parts, line.The act of adjusting to a line; arrangement in a line or lines; the state of being so adjusted; a formation in a straight line; also,…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cutting, divivding, parts, line.The spotted deer (Cervus axis or Axis maculata) of India, where it is called hog deer and parrah (Moorish name).
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cutting, divivding, parts, line.A shoot or secondary stem growing from the main stem, or from a principal limb or bough of a tree or other plant.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cutting, divivding, parts, line.of Dice
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cutting, divivding, parts, line.The act of directing, of aiming, regulating, guiding, or ordering; guidance; management; superintendence; administration; as, the dire…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cutting, divivding, parts, line.A directress.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cutting, divivding, parts, line.The act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting, scooping, or digging out a part of a solid mass.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cutting, divivding, parts, line.One who, or that which, gives food or supplies nourishment; steward.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cutting, divivding, parts, line.To construct by fitting and uniting the several parts of the skeleton of any structure; specifically, in woodwork, to put together by…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cutting, divivding, parts, line.The act of generating or begetting; procreation, as of animals.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cutting, divivding, parts, line.A logarithmic line on Gunter's scale, used for performing the multiplication and division of numbers mechanically by the dividers; --…
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