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barycentric

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A way to describe a point inside a triangle using numbers for each corner

adjective
/ˌbɛəriˈsɛntrɪk/

Specialized

: barycéntrico

In computer graphics, barycentric coordinates are often used to interpolate values across a triangle.

Examples

In computer graphics, barycentric coordinates are often used to interpolate values across a triangle.
In a triangle, each point can be expressed using barycentric coordinates.
The mathematician explained the concept of barycentric coordinates in relation to triangle geometry.
Using barycentric methods, the location of a point inside a simplex can be easily described.
The barycentric coordinates are essential in computer graphics.
Using barycentric methods, the location of a point inside a simplex can be easily described.
In a triangle, each point can be expressed using barycentric coordinates.

Surface Forms

barycentric positive

Morphology

barycentric = barycenter (semi-transparent) = bary + center + ic

Standard adjectival formation from the noun 'barycenter' using the productive suffix '-ic' to mean 'relating to'.

Etymology

Barycentric comes from the Greek root barys meaning 'heavy' and -centric meaning 'center'. It describes coordinates that find a point by using 'weights' at a triangle's corners, so imagine placing heavy pebbles at the corners and seeing where they balance.