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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Notice that when the term is positive, the transverse axis is on the x-axis.
From Textbooks ● Sep. 23, 2020
Since the y 2 -term is positive, the transverse axis is vertical.
From Textbooks ● Sep. 23, 2020
Determine whether the transverse axis is horizontal or vertical.
From Textbooks ● May 6, 2020
When the equation is in standard form, if the x2-term is positive, the transverse axis is horizontal.
From Textbooks ● May 6, 2020
The separated condyle may not be displaced, or it may be pushed upwards or rotated on its transverse axis.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Alexander Miles
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