Meaning

Occupying a position midway between two ends or sides..

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1. Occupying a position midway between two ends or sides.
2. Occupying a position that is an equal distance between several points. Note that in a one-dimensional space this position can be identified with two points, in a two-dimensional space with three points (not on the same straight line), and in a three-dimensional space with four points (not in the same plane).
3. (cartography) Describing a map projection that preserves scale. No map can show scale correctly throughout the entire map but some can show true scale between one or two points and every point or along every meridian and these are referred to as equidistant.

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• æquidistant

Synonyms for equi distant

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When Should You Use Equi distant?

Use equi distant when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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