quadratrix

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A curve used in geometry to divide angles or areas into equal parts

noun
/kwɑːˈdreɪtɪks/

Specialized

: cuadratriz

Students studied the properties of the quadratrix in their geometry class.

Examples

A mathematician explained how the quadratrix could help in squaring the circle.
The ancient Greeks used the quadratrix to attempt the trisection of angles.
The quadratrix is essential for solving certain geometric problems.
Many mathematicians study the properties of the quadratrix.
The mathematician used a quadratrix to divide the angle into equal parts.
By employing a quadratrix, students can learn how to calculate areas more accurately.
In geometry class, we studied how a quadratrix can help create equal subdivisions of a circle.

Surface Forms

quadratrix singular

quadratrices plural

Etymology

The word quadratrix comes from Latin parts quadr- ('square') and -trix ('female maker'), so it literally means 'square-maker'. The curve was named this because it was used to make or find a square and to divide angles or areas, which is why a quadratrix is used in math for dividing angles or areas.