coordinate geometry
- noun
- /ˌkɔːrdɪˈneɪt ˈdʒiːəˌmɛtri/
- Specialized
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geometría analítica
- By applying coordinate geometry methods, we can efficiently determine the distance between two points on a graph.
- using coordinate geometry
Examples
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Geometry, coordinate geometry, some stuff with points and lines, trig.
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Can it operate in both systems, or is it, yes, limited on that perception of what coordinate geometry you're operating?
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Specify locations and describe spatial relationships using coordinate geometry and other representational systems.
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Specify locations and describe spatial relationships using coordinate geometry and other representational systems.
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He talks about geometry, then coordinate geometry, then he goes into trigonometry.
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In coordinate geometry, points are represented using pairs of numbers, making it easier to solve various geometric problems.
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Students often find coordinate geometry useful for graphing linear equations and understanding shapes in the plane.
Synonyms
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A part of math that uses algebra and coordinates to study shapes
A branch of math that uses algebra and coordinates to study shapes and lines
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'the branch of geometry using coordinates' is directly and compositionally derived from 'coordinate' (a numeric position value) + 'geometry' (mathematics of shapes). This follows a transparent English compound pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents should be able to infer the MWE's meaning despite its technical nature.
Etymology
The term coordinate geometry comes from the simple idea of studying shapes using numbers on a grid. The word coordinate is the number that marks a 'point' and geometry means 'shapes', so using coordinates lets you study 'shapes' with numbers and equations.