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Coplanar

Co-plan′ar

(kō̍-plān′ẽr)
,
Adj.
[Pref.
co-
+
plane
.]
(Math.)
Situated in one plane.

Definition 2024


coplanar

coplanar

English

Adjective

coplanar (not comparable)

  1. (geometry, of at least two things, usually lines) Within the same plane.
  2. (astronomy, of multiple planets or other orbiting bodies) Orbiting a central celestial object within the same orbital plane.
    • 2009, Robert Naeye, "Exoplanets' Dance Reveals They're Coplanar," skyandtelescope.com, 9 Jan. (retrieved 9 Jan. 2009):
      Gliese 876’s third, innermost planet . . . is likely to be coplanar with its outer two companions.

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Adjective

coplanar m, f (plural coplanares, comparable)

  1. coplanar