Parabola: meaning, definitions and examples

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parabola

 

[ pษ™หˆrรฆbษ™lษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics shape

A parabola is a symmetrical, open plane curve formed by the intersection of a cone with a plane parallel to its side. It is defined mathematically as the set of all points in a plane that are equidistant from a fixed point called the focus and a fixed line called the directrix.

Synonyms

arc, curve

Examples of usage

  • The path of a thrown ball is a parabola.
  • In geometry, the parabola is described using a quadratic equation.
  • Parabolas arise in physics when calculating projectile motion.

Translations

Translations of the word "parabola" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น parรกbola

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅˆเคฐเคพเคฌเฅ‹เคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Parabel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ parabola

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐั€ะฐะฑะพะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ parabola

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”พ็‰ฉ็ทš

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท parabole

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ parรกbola

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท parabol

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๋ฌผ์„ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุทุน ู…ูƒุงูุฆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ parabola

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ parabola

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ›็‰ฉ็บฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ parabola

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ parabรณla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐั€ะฐะฑะพะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ parabola

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ parรกbola

Etymology

The term 'parabola' comes from the Greek word 'parabole,' which means 'to place side by side.' It was initially used in the context of geometric figures and later adapted into mathematics. The concept of the parabola has been studied since ancient times, with early contributions from mathematicians like Apollonius of Perga, who systematically described the properties of conic sections, including parabolas. The study of parabolas was further developed during the Renaissance, where the connection between algebra and geometry was formalized. Today, parabolas are key elements in various fields, including physics, engineering, and computer graphics, showcasing their significance beyond pure mathematics.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,709, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.