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parabola

/ˈpærəboʊlə/ noun · British & US
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What does parabola mean?

noun

A curve on a plane that is U-shaped, or a curve that is the set of all points equidistant from a fixed point (the focus).

Example

"The parabola of the roller coaster's track was a thrilling sight to behold."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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