What does equidistant mean?
Equidistant means Occupying a position midway between two ends or sides..
Equidistant
/ˌɛk.wɪˈdɪs.tənt/ · adjective
Meaning
Occupying a position midway between two ends or sides..
Definitions by Sense
- Occupying a position midway between two ends or sides.
- 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).
- (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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Word Forms
- æquidistant
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for equidistant?
Common synonyms include equal.
What is the opposite of equidistant?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use equidistant in a sentence?
Use equidistant where its definition matches the intended context.
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