radius vector en · NOUN
Meanings
- Of a point, a vector going from the origin to that point; equivalently, the transpose of the point.
- An ideal straight line joining the center of an attracting body with that of a body describing an orbit around it, as a line joining the sun and a planet or comet, or a planet and its satellite.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| radius vectors | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| radii vectores | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (1)
tl tuganong lihit (a straight line (or the length of such line) connecting any point)