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harmonic conjugates
plural noun
, Mathematics.
- two points whose cross ratio with two specified points equals −1.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of harmonic conjugates1
First recorded in 1880–85
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Example Sentences
Any two conjugate diameters of an hyperbola are harmonic conjugates with regard to the asymptotes.
From Project Gutenberg
In an hyperbolic involution any two conjugate points are harmonic conjugates with regard to the two foci.
From Project Gutenberg
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