What does parabola mean?
Parabola means (geometry) The conic section formed by the intersection of a cone with a plane parallel to a tangent plane to the cone; the locus of points equidistant from a fixed point (the focus) and line (the directrix)..
Parabola
/pəˈɹæb.ə.lə/ · noun
Meaning
(geometry) The conic section formed by the intersection of a cone with a plane parallel to a tangent plane to the cone; the locus of points equidistant from a fixed point (the focus) and line (the directrix)..
Definitions by Sense
- (geometry) The conic section formed by the intersection of a cone with a plane parallel to a tangent plane to the cone; the locus of points equidistant from a fixed point (the focus) and line (the directrix).
- (rhetoric) Synonym of parable.
Example Sentences
And it saves his life. As he's buzzing down a curving, narrow canal, a narrow green parabola appears hanging across the water in front of him, suddenly rising out of the water and snapping into a perfectly straight line at neck level.
Synonyms for parabola
Antonyms for parabola
Related Words
Word Forms
- parabolas
- parabolae
- parabolæ
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for parabola?
Common synonyms include parable.
What is the opposite of parabola?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use parabola in a sentence?
And it saves his life. As he's buzzing down a curving, narrow canal, a narrow green parabola appears hanging across the water in front of him, suddenly rising out of the water and snapping into a perfectly straight line at neck level.
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