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DIRECTRIX

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There are 2 meanings of the word Directrix.

Directrix - as a noun

A female who directs; a directress.

A line used to define a curve or surface; especially a line, the distance from which a point on a conic has a constant ratio to that from the focus.

Example Sentences

"The parabola's directrix is a horizontal line."
"To find the directrix of a parabola, you need to know its focus."
"The directrix and the focus of a parabola are equidistant from each other."
"The directrix of an ellipse is a straight line that is not the major or minor axis."
"The directrix of a hyperbola is a line perpendicular to the transverse axis."
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Word Game Points

Is DIRECTRIX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, directrix is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DIRECTRIX has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is DIRECTRIX a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, directrix is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DIRECTRIX has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is DIRECTRIX a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, directrix is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DIRECTRIX has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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