parabola

Meanings

• noun

  A parabola is a curved surface that is generated by a plane cutting through a double-cone or a right circular cylinder with its axis parallel to an element of the cone or cylinder.

  - "The parabolic mirror reflects light in a curved manner."
  - "The shape of a rainbow is a parabola."
  - "The trajectory of a projectile in a vacuum follows a parabolic path."

• noun

  In mathematics, a parabola is a plane curve that is mirror-symmetrical and is defined by an equation of the form ax^2 + bx + c = 0.

  - "The equation of a parabola is ax^2 + bx + c = 0."
  - "The vertex of a parabola is the point where it intersects the x-axis."
  - "The focus of a parabola is a point that is equidistant from all points on the parabola."

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Synonyms

parable

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with parabola
ballada , calliope , misalliance , salvage , valor

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Variants

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parabola , parabolas

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Etymology

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The word 'parabola' comes from the Greek word 'paraballein', which means 'to throw beside' or 'to place beside for comparison'.

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Trivia

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1. The parabolic arch is a structural form that has been used in architecture for thousands of years.

2. The parabolic reflector is used in satellite dishes to focus radio waves.

3. The parabolic microphone is used to focus sound waves and improve sound quality.

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Related Concepts

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1. Quadratic equation: A quadratic equation is an equation of the second degree, and the graph of a quadratic equation is a parabola.

2. Conic sections: Parabolas, along with circles, ellipses, and hyperbolas, are examples of conic sections.

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Culture

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Parabolas have been used extensively in literature, art, and mathematics. In literature, parabolas are used as metaphors for moral and ethical lessons. In art, parabolas are used to create intricate and beautiful designs. In mathematics, parabolas are used to model various physical phenomena and to solve equations.

How to Memorize "parabola"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize a parabola, imagine a U-shaped curve that opens up at the top.
   - Draw a parabola by folding a piece of paper in half and drawing on one side.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'parabola' with the shape of a U.
   - Think of the word 'parabola' as meaning 'U-shaped'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Upside-Down U' to remember the shape of a parabola.
   - Remember that a parabola is a 'U' turned upside down.

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