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noun
Of a point, a vector going from the origin to that point; equivalently, the transpose of the point.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: geometry, mathematics, sciences
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Synonyms: position vector
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noun
An ideal straight line joining the center of an attracting body with that of a body describing an orbit around it, as a line joining the sun and a planet or comet, or a planet and its satellite.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences
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noun
a line connecting a point in space to the origin of a polar coordinate system
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: vector
noun
a line connecting a satellite to the center of the body around which it is rotating
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: vector
History
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