harmonic conjugates
plural nounMathematics.
two points whose cross ratio with two specified points equals −1.
Origin of harmonic conjugates
1First recorded in 1880–85
Words Nearby harmonic conjugates
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How to use harmonic conjugates in a sentence
Any two conjugate diameters of an hyperbola are harmonic conjugates with regard to the asymptotes.
In an hyperbolic involution any two conjugate points are harmonic conjugates with regard to the two foci.
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