hyperbolic geometry

/ˌˈhaɪpərˌbɑlɪk dʒiˌɑmətri/
IPA guide

Definitions of hyperbolic geometry
  1. noun
    (mathematics) a non-Euclidean geometry in which the parallel axiom is replaced by the assumption that through any point in a plane there are two or more lines that do not intersect a given line in the plane
    “Karl Gauss pioneered hyperbolic geometry”
    see moresee less
    type of:
    non-Euclidean geometry
    (mathematics) geometry based on axioms different from Euclid's
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘hyperbolic geometry'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family