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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The line that joins the poles of the common chord on two orthotomic circles.
2. 2
   The envelope of the family of circles that have centers on a specified curve and which pass through a specified point.

Adjective

1. 1
   Cutting at right angles. not-comparable
2. 2
   imaginary; involving the square root of a negative number. not-comparable

Etymology

From orthotomy + -ic.

Related phrases

orthotomic circleright angle

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