Meanings
nounorthotope (plural orthotopes)
plural orthotopes
- geometryThe generalization of a rectangle for higher dimensions, formally defined as the Cartesian product of intervals.
Synonyms: box, hyperrectangle
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe generalization of a rectangle for higher dimensions, formally defined as the Cartesian product of intervals.
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orthotope. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/orthotope
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