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di·rec·trix

(dĭ-rĕk′trĭks, dī-)
n. pl. di·rec·trix·es or di·rec·tri·ces (dī′rĕk-trī′sēz)
1. Mathematics A fixed curve traversed by a generatrix in generating a conic section or a cylinder.
2. The median line in the trajectory of fire of an artillery piece.
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directrix

(dɪˈrɛktrɪks; daɪ-)
n
1. (Mathematics) geometry a fixed reference line, situated on the convex side of a conic section, that is used when defining or calculating its eccentricity
2. (Professions) a directress
[C17: New Latin, feminine of director]
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di•rec•trix

(dɪˈrɛk trɪks, daɪ-)

n., pl. di•rec•trix•es, di•rec•tri•ces (dɪˈrɛk trɪˌsiz, daɪ-, ˌdaɪ rɛkˈtraɪ siz)
1. a fixed line used in the description of a curve or surface.
2. Archaic. directress.
[1695–1705]
usage: See -trix.
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di·rec·trix

(dĭ-rĕk′trĭks)
A straight line used in constructing a curve such as a parabola.
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