Coplanar
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəʊˈpleɪnə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Coplanar is an adjective meaning (geometry, of at least two things, usually lines or plane figures) Within the same plane.
Meaning
(geometry, of at least two things, usually lines or plane figures) Within the same plane.
More Meanings
- (astronomy, of multiple planets or other orbiting bodies) Orbiting a central celestial object within the same orbital plane.
Example Sentences
Gliese 876’s third, innermost planet . . . is likely to be coplanar with its outer two companions.
Synonyms for coplanar
Depending on context, synonyms include planar, two-dimensional.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include two-dimensional, planar, complanar, equiplanar, diplanar, uniplanar.
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