What does "analytic geometry" mean?

The subbranch of geometry that investigates geometrical figures via the mathematical properties of their representations in a coordinate system.

Analytic geometry

Common synonyms include: analysis, analytical geometry, arithmetic, cartesian system, coordinate geometry, mathematics.

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Noun

1
The subbranch of geometry that investigates geometrical figures via the mathematical properties of their representations in a coordinate system. uncountable
"Having thus noted the distinction between Analytic Geometry and Geometry, let us note in what way it differs from Algebra."
2
the use of algebra to study geometric properties; operates on symbols defined in a coordinate system wordnet

"Having thus noted the distinction between Analytic Geometry and Geometry, let us note in what way it differs from Algebra."