transverse axis
Americannoun
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the axis of a hyperbola that passes through the two foci.
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the segment of such an axis included between the vertices of the hyperbola.
Etymology
Origin of transverse axis
First recorded in 1695–1705
Example Sentences
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Since the y 2 -term is positive, the transverse axis is vertical.
From Textbooks ● Sep. 23, 2020
The line through the foci, is called the transverse axis.
From Textbooks ● May 6, 2020
When the equation is in standard form, if the y2-term is positive, the transverse axis is vertical.
From Textbooks ● May 6, 2020
We can tell whether the transverse axis is horizontal by looking at the equation.
From Textbooks ● May 6, 2020
Rotation of the distal phalanx upon its transverse axis produces a condition, with respect to this peculiar impediment, that is equivalent to added and excessive length of the deep flexor tendon.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor
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