binormal

bi·nor·mal

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahy-nawr-muh l, bahy-nawr-]
- /ˈbaɪˌnɔr məl, baɪˈnɔr-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahy-nawr-muh l, bahy-nawr-]
- /ˈbaɪˌnɔr məl, baɪˈnɔr-/

Definitions of binormal word

noun binormal the normal to a curve, lying perpendicular to the osculating plane at a given point on the curve. 1
noun binormal (mathematics) A line that is at right angles to both the normal and the tangent of a point on a curve and, together with them, forms three cartesian axes. 0

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Origin of binormal

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

First recorded in 1840-50; bi-1 + normal

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Parts of speech for Binormal

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binormal popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

binormal usage trend in Literature

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