equant

Meanings

• noun

  A mathematical term for an equilateral quadrilateral, or a regular hexagon inscribed in a circle.

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Synonyms

equidimensional

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Variants

List of all variants of equant that leads to same result
equate , equated , equates , equating , equate to , equated to , equates to , equating to

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Etymology

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From Latin equangus, meaning 'equal' or 'uniform'.

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Trivia

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1. The concept of the equant was first introduced by the ancient Greek astronomer Ptolemy around 150 AD.

2. The equant is an important concept in the history of astronomy, as it allowed for the creation of a more accurate model of the solar system.

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Related Concepts

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1. equilateral quadrilateral: A quadrilateral with all sides of equal length.

2. Ptolemaic geocentric model: An ancient Greek model of the universe with Earth at the center.

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Culture

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In mathematics, the equant is an important concept used in the construction of the Ptolemaic geocentric model of the universe. It is a point from which the eccentric circles of the planets are tangent to the deferent circle.

How to Memorize "equant"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an equilateral quadrilateral inscribed in a circle. Visualize the point where the circles of the planets touch the deferent circle as the equant.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'equant' with 'equilateral' and 'uniform'. Remember that it is a point in mathematics where circles touch each other.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Equal Angles, Equant Point' to remember the meaning of the term.

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