Lesson 25 Flashcards
Equilateral
Having all sides equal
Octagon
A figure with eight angles
Denominator
The term of a fraction written under the line
Ordinal
Pertaining to order
Bisect
To cut into two
Dividend
A number that is to be divided
Fraction
A number expressed in the form of a/b
Triangle
A figure with three angles
Geometry
The branch of mathematics that deals with shapes
Numerator
The term of a fraction above the line
Rectangle
A figure with four right angles
Tangent
Touching
Infringe
Break or violate
Misnomer
An incorrect name
Telemetry
Process of moving data a long distance
Intersection
Place where two things cross or meet
Quadrangle
A figure with four angles
Divisive
Creating dissension
Equivalent
Same in force of value
Tangential
Pertaining to a tangent
Erect
Stand upright
Coordinate
Of the same order
Enumerate
Figure the number of
Pentagon
A figure with five angles
Equivocal
Of doubtful nature
Binomial
A mathematical expression with two terms
Spirometry
Determining the capacity of the lungs
Rectification
The act of rectifying
Chronometer
A timepiece
Denomination
A religious group
Hygrometer
Any instrument for measuring the water-vapor content of the atmosphere
Sectarian
Limited in purpose
Alphanumeric
Consisting of both letters and numbers
Equinox
The time when the sun crosses the plane of the earth’s equator
Diffraction
The bending of waves around obstacles in their path
Indivisible
Not divisible
