secants

[US]/[ˈsɛkənts]/
[UK]/[ˈsɛkənts]/

Translation

n.lines that intersect a curve at two or more points
n., pluralA line that intersects a curve at two or more points.
n., geometryA line that cuts through a circle or ellipse at two points.

Phrases & Collocations

drawing secants

secants intersect

finding secants

secant line

secants tangent

two secants

secant's point

secants meet

secant theorem

secants drawn

Example Sentences

two secants intersect inside the circle.

the length of the secant segment is crucial for the calculation.

draw two secants from an external point to the circle.

the power of a point theorem involves secants and tangents.

calculate the length of the secant using the power of a point.

the secants formed similar triangles within the circle.

extend the secants to find the intersection point.

the two secants create a unique relationship with the circle.

analyze the relationship between the secants and the chords.

the problem requires finding the length of the secants.

the secants' intersection point lies outside the circle.

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