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Definition of Tractrix

1. n. A curve such that the part of the tangent between the point of tangency and a given straight line is constant; -- so called because it was conceived as described by the motion of one end of a tangent line as the other end was drawn along the given line.

Definition of Tractrix

1. Noun. The 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. ¹

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Definition of Tractrix

1. a curve [n TRACTRICES]

Medical Definition of Tractrix

1. A curve such that the part of the tangent between the point of tangency and a given straight line is constant; so called because it was conceived as described by the motion of one end of a tangent line as the other end was drawn along the given line. (11 Mar 1998)

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