How to Pronounce Tractrix

To pronounce "tractrix", say TRACTR-ix — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

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8

Letters

TRACTR-ix

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💡 Tip for remembering “tractrix”

"tractrix" has 2 syllables: tractr-ix.

What does tractrix mean?

noun

  1. A curve that satisfies the following property: that segment of the tangent line that lies between the point of tangency and a fixed line has length independent of the point of tangency chosen.

Related words

tractricoidtractorytrisectrixdirectrixtangenthypotrochoidgeneratrix

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How many syllables are in "tractrix"?▾

"Tractrix" has 2 syllables: tractr · ix.

What does "tractrix" mean?▾

Tractrix: A curve that satisfies the following property: that segment of the tangent line that lies between the point of tangency and a fixed line has length independent of the point of tangency chosen.

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