Equidirectional: meaning, definitions and examples

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equidirectional

 

[ ˌekwɪˌdɪˈrɛkʃənl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mathematics

Relating to or denoting a vector or line that has the same or parallel direction.

Synonyms

co-directional, parallel, same direction

Examples of usage

  • The equidirectional vectors were used to determine the force of the system.
  • The equidirectional lines never intersect in Euclidean geometry.

Translations

Translations of the word "equidirectional" in other languages:

🇵🇹 equidirecional

🇮🇳 समान दिशा में

🇩🇪 gleichgerichtet

🇮🇩 searah

🇺🇦 однаковонаправлений

🇵🇱 jednokierunkowy

🇯🇵 等方向の

🇫🇷 équidirectionnel

🇪🇸 equidireccional

🇹🇷 eş yönlü

🇰🇷 동일 방향의

🇸🇦 في نفس الاتجاه

🇨🇿 rovnosměrný

🇸🇰 rovnobežný

🇨🇳 等方向的

🇸🇮 enakosmeren

🇮🇸 jafn stefnu

🇰🇿 бір бағыттағы

🇬🇪 ერთნაირსმიმართული

🇦🇿 bərabər istiqamətli

🇲🇽 equidireccional

Etymology

The term 'equidirectional' is a combination of the prefix 'equi-' meaning equal or same, and 'directional', relating to direction. It is commonly used in mathematics and physics to describe vectors or lines that have the same or parallel direction. The concept of equidirectionality plays a significant role in various fields such as geometry, mechanics, and engineering.

See also: directionless, directionlessness.