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- [dih-rek-triks, dahy-]
- /dɪˈrɛk trɪks, daɪ-/
- /dɪ.ˈrek.trɪks/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-rek-triks, dahy-]
- /dɪˈrɛk trɪks, daɪ-/
Definitions of directrix word
- noun plural directrix Geometry. a fixed line used in the description of a curve or surface. 1
- noun plural directrix Archaic. a directress. 1
- noun directrix A fixed line used in describing a curve or surface. 1
- noun directrix a fixed reference line, situated on the convex side of a conic section, that is used when defining or calculating its eccentricity 0
- noun directrix a directress 0
- noun directrix a woman director 0
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Origin of directrix
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1615-25; See origin at direct, -trix
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Parts of speech for Directrix
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
directrix popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
directrix usage trend in Literature
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