Meaning of the word parabola in English

What does parabola mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

parabola

US /pəˈræb.əl.ə/
UK /pəˈræb.əl.ə/
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Noun

a symmetrical open plane curve formed by the intersection of a cone with a plane parallel to its side

Example:
The path of a projectile under the influence of gravity follows a parabola.
In mathematics class, we learned how to graph a parabola using a quadratic equation.