conic section

ˈkɒnɪk ˈsɛkʃən

Definition

Definition of conic section - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

geometry

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one of four shapes from a cone-plane intersection

TECH.

The ellipse is a common conic section in design.
A parabola is another type of conic section.
Conic sections are fundamental in architecture.

ellipse

hyperbola

parabola

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Images of conic section

one of four shapes from a cone-plane intersection

Expressions with conic

conic projection

map projection using a cone over the Earth

A conic projection displays parallels as concentric circles..

Expressions with section

nosebleed section

highest and farthest seats in a stadium

We got tickets in the nosebleed section for the concert.

sports section

part of a newspaper covering sports news

I always read the sports section first.

section break

division between sections in a document

Insert a section break to start a new chapter.

rhythm section

group in a band playing instruments that create the rhythm

The rhythm section kept the song moving smoothly.

section head

person responsible for leading a section within an organization

The section head approved the new schedule for weekend shifts.

clarinet section

group in a band playing clarinets

The clarinet section played beautifully during the concert.

cross-section

typical group representing a larger population

The survey included a cross-section of the community.

discussion section

class where students discuss topics

The discussion section meets every Friday to review the week's lectures.

consular section

part of an embassy or consulate that provides consular services

We waited in line outside the consular section for our visa interview.

trumpet section

group of musicians playing trumpets in an ensemble

The trumpet section played a powerful fanfare.

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conjugate axis

mathematics

either of two axes in a conic section

conoid

mathematics

geometric surface formed by rotating a conic section

directrix

conic section

fixed line for calculating conic eccentricity

hyperbola

mathematics

conic section with two branches

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French:section conique, ...
German:Kegelschnitt, ...
Italian:sezione conica, ...
Spanish:sección cónica, ...
Portuguese:cônica, ...
Chinese:圆锥曲线, ...
Japanese:円錐曲線, ...
Arabic:مَقْطَع مَخْرُوطِي, ...
Hebrew:חֶתֶךְ חָרוּטִי, ...
Russian:сечение конуса, ...
Ukrainian:конічний переріз, ...
Hindi:शंक्वाकार खंड, ...
Bengali:শঙ্কু ছেদ, ...
Catalan:secció cònica, ...
Czech:kuželosečka, ...
Danish:keglesnit, ...
Dutch:kegelsnede, ...
Greek:κωνική τομή, ...
Hungarian:kúpszelet, ...
Khmer:ផ្នែកកោណិក, ...
Korean:원뿔 곡선, ...
Persian:مقطع مخروطی, ...
Polish:krzywa stożkowa, ...
Portuguese (BR):seção cônica, ...
Romanian:secțiune conică, ...
Swedish:konisk sektion, ...
Thai:ภาคตัดกรวย, ...
Turkish:konik kesit, ...
Vietnamese:hình nón, ...

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