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/
Noun
a symmetrical open plane curve formed by the intersection of a cone with a plane parallel to its side
Example:
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The path of a projectile under the influence of gravity follows a parabola.
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In mathematics class, we learned how to graph a parabola using a quadratic equation.