spherical geometry

ˈsfɪrɪkəl dʒiˈɑmətri

spherical geometries

Definition

Definition of spherical geometry - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

mathematics

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branch studying properties on a sphere's surface

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In spherical geometry, triangles have more than 180 degrees.
Spherical geometry is crucial for understanding planetary motion.
In spherical geometry, parallel lines can intersect.

elliptic geometry

non-Euclidean geometry

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Expressions with spherical

spherical coordinates

system of coordinates for defining positions in three-dimensional space

The position of the star was calculated using spherical coordinates..

spherical polygon

closed figure on a sphere with three or more arcs

The spherical polygon had five sides.

spherical aberration

blur from round surfaces bending light unevenly across the picture

The star image looked fuzzy because of spherical aberration.

spherical angle

angle formed by two intersecting arcs on a sphere's surface

The spherical angle at the Earth's pole is crucial for calculating coordinates..

spherical cap

part of a sphere cut by a plane

The spherical cap was used in the geometry problem.

spherical lens

optical lens with curved surfaces shaped like parts of a sphere

The camera originally used a simple spherical lens.

Expressions with geometry

geometry teacher

person who teaches geometry in school

The geometry teacher explained the theorem clearly.

elementary geometry

introductory level of geometric concepts

Elementary geometry covers the foundational principles of angles and lines.

plane geometry

study of shapes in a flat surface

We learned about circles in plane geometry class.

analytical geometry

branch of mathematics dealing with geometry using algebra and calculus

In analytical geometry, equations are used to represent geometric figures..

analytic geometry

branch of geometry using coordinates and algebra

Analytic geometry helps solve complex geometric problems.

coordinate geometry

branch of mathematics dealing with geometric properties using coordinates

In coordinate geometry, points are plotted on a graph to represent shapes..

elliptic geometry

non-Euclidean geometry with spherical space and great circle lines

Elliptic geometry challenges the parallel postulate of Euclidean geometry.

Euclidean geometry

geometry based on Euclid's axioms and postulates

Euclidean geometry is fundamental in high school mathematics.

fractal geometry

branch of math studying self-similar patterns

Fractal geometry helps in modeling natural phenomena.

non-Euclidean geometry

branch of geometry with altered Euclidean axioms

Einstein's theories use non-Euclidean geometry.

Terms with spherical geometry included in their meaning

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elliptic geometry

mathematics

non-Euclidean geometry with spherical space and great circle lines

geodesic

spherical geometry

segment of a great circle on a sphere

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French:géométrie sphérique, ...
German:sphärische Geometrie, ...
Italian:geometria sferica, ...
Spanish:geometría esférica, ...
Portuguese:geometria esférica, ...
Chinese:球面几何学, ...
Japanese:球面幾何学, ...
Arabic:الهندسة الكروية, ...
Hebrew:גֵּיאוֹמֶטְרִיָּה כַּדּוּרִית, ...
Russian:сферическая геометрия, ...
Ukrainian:сферична геометрія, ...
Hindi:गोलाकार ज्यामिति, ...
Bengali:গোলীয় জ্যামিতি, ...
Catalan:geometria esfèrica, ...
Czech:sférická geometrie, ...
Danish:sfærisk geometri, ...
Dutch:bolmeetkunde, ...
Greek:σφαιρική γεωμετρία, ...
Hungarian:gömbi geometria, ...
Khmer:ធរណីមាត្រស្វ៊ែរ, ...
Korean:구면 기하학, ...
Persian:هندسه کروی, ...
Polish:geometria sferyczna, ...
Portuguese (BR):geometria esférica, ...
Romanian:geometrie sferică, ...
Swedish:sfärisk geometri, ...
Thai:เรขาคณิตทรงกลม, ...
Turkish:küresel geometri, ...
Vietnamese:hình học cầu, ...

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