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hyperbolic geometry

 

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Noun hyperbolic geometry has 1 sense
  1. hyperbolic geometry - a non-Euclidean geometry in which it is assumed that through any point there are two or more parallel lines that do not intersect a given line in the plane
    --1 is a kind of
    non-Euclidean geometry

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Hyperbolic Geometry

Description:

Hyperbolic geometry is a non-Euclidean geometry that explores the properties of curved spaces. It is characterized by the negation of the parallel postulate, stating that through a given point, more than one line can be drawn parallel to a given line. In hyperbolic geometry, the sum of the angles in a triangle is always less than 180 degrees, and the shapes formed may appear distorted or stretched.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1: Mathematical Concept

In hyperbolic geometry, the shortest distance between two points is not a straight line, but rather a curved path.

Understanding hyperbolic geometry is essential for advanced studies in non-Euclidean mathematics.

Sense 2: Artistic Representation

The artist's painting depicted a surreal and exaggerated landscape inspired by hyperbolic geometry.

The sculpture showcased intricate shapes and patterns inspired by hyperbolic geometry.

Sense 3: Scientific Research

Scientists are exploring hyperbolic geometry to better understand the behavior of certain physical phenomena.

Hyperbolic geometry has found applications in fields like architecture, computer graphics, and optics.

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