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Vocabulary Entry
sagitta
|noun • verb
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N
noun
In geometry, 'sagitta' refers to the length of a line segment that is perpendicular to a chord and extends from the midpoint of the chord to the arc of the circle above it.
Example Sentences
"The sagitta of the arc allowed the architects to design a perfect dome."
"To calculate the area between the arc and the chord, we need the length of the sagitta."
"Using the sagitta formula, we determined the height of the circular segment."
V
verb
To sagitta means to provide a measurement or value related to the sagitta in a given geometric context.
Example Sentences
"The engineer will sagitta the distance necessary for the bridge design."
"Before proceeding, we must sagitta the arc carefully."
"They forgot to sagitta the necessary details for the construction plans."