Equidistance: meaning, definitions and examples

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equidistance

 

[ ɪˌkwɪˈdɪstəns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

The state of being equidistant, or the quality of having the same distance from a central point or line.

Synonyms

equidistantness

Examples of usage

  • The equidistance of the two points from the center was crucial in the geometric calculation.
  • In the equilateral triangle, the equidistance of the three sides ensures that all angles are equal.
Context #2 | Noun

general

Equality of distance; the condition of being equidistant.

Synonyms

evenness, uniformity

Examples of usage

  • The equidistance of the trees from each other created a harmonious alignment.
  • The equidistance of the markers along the road allowed for accurate measurements.

Translations

Translations of the word "equidistance" in other languages:

🇵🇹 equidistância

🇮🇳 समदूरी

🇩🇪 Gleichabstand

🇮🇩 jarak sama

🇺🇦 рівновіддаленість

🇵🇱 równa odległość

🇯🇵 等距離 (とうきょり)

🇫🇷 équidistance

🇪🇸 equidistancia

🇹🇷 eşit uzaklık

🇰🇷 등거리 (등거리)

🇸🇦 تساوي المسافات

🇨🇿 rovnoměrná vzdálenost

🇸🇰 rovnomerná vzdialenosť

🇨🇳 等距 (děngjù)

🇸🇮 enaka razdalja

🇮🇸 jafn fjarlægð

🇰🇿 тең арақашықтық

🇬🇪 თანასწორი მანძილი

🇦🇿 bərabər məsafə

🇲🇽 equidistancia

Etymology

The word 'equidistance' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'equi-' meaning equal, and 'distance'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-19th century. The concept of equidistance has been widely used in various fields such as mathematics, geography, and architecture to denote equal distances from a common point or line.

See also: distances, outdistance.