Meanings
nounsemiminor axis (plural semiminor axes)
plural semiminor axes · alternative semi-minor axis
- geometryHalf of the minor axis of a circle or ellipse.
Origin
Translations
French demi-petit axe
- demi-petit axehalf of the major axis of a circle or ellipse
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