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tractrix

noun
trac·​trix | \ ˈtraktriks\
plural tractrices\ trakˈtrÄ«(ËŒ)sÄ“z \

Definition of tractrix

: a curve in which the part of the tangent between the point of tangency and a given straight line is constant and which is an involute of a catenary

History and Etymology for tractrix

New Latin, from Latin tractus (past participle of trahere to draw) + -trix

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