collinear
[kuh-lin-ee-er, koh-]
- lying in the same straight line.
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Origin of collinear
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The cross ratio of a range of four collinear points can now be defined as a number characteristic of that range.
The half-lines r and s are collinear, and together form one complete line.
The collinear centres are the three sets of one external and two internal centres, and the three external centres.
collinear
- lying on the same straight line
- having a common line
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collinear
[kə-lĭn′ē-ər]
- Sharing a common line, such as two intersecting planes.
- Lying on the same line, such as a set of points.
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