latus rectum en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Latin latus (“side”) + rectum (“right”)
Meanings
- The chord passing through a focus of a conic section, parallel to the directrix and terminated both ways by the curve. It is the parameter of the principal axis.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| latus rectums | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| latera recta | Number=Plur | lexicographic |