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analytic geometry

noun

Definition of analytic geometry

: the study of geometric properties by means of algebraic operations upon symbols defined in terms of a coordinate system

— called also coordinate geometry

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 Several disciplines comprised the 18 new courses with the biggest subject being mathematics, as six classes were added, including honors calculus, analytic geometry and honors statistics. — Andrew J. Campa, latimes.com, "New language courses to debut this fall at Glendale Community College," 21 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of analytic geometry

1801, in the meaning defined above

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Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about analytic geometry

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