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noun
A circle defined as the intersection of the surface of a sphere and a plane which passes through the centre of the sphere.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: geometry, mathematics, sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A segment of such circle representing the shortest distance between two points on the surface of a sphere.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: great-circle arc
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noun
a circular line on the surface of a sphere formed by intersecting it with a plane passing through the center
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: line
Narrower terms: celestial equator, equinoctial circle, equinoctial line, equinoctial, ecliptic, equator, horizon, celestial horizon, hour circle, meridian, line of longitude, vertical circle
History
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