COPLANAR

coplanar

(adjective) lying in the same plane

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

coplanar (not comparable)

(geometry, of at least two things, usually lines or plane figures) Within the same plane.

(astronomy, of multiple planets or other orbiting bodies) Orbiting a central celestial object within the same orbital plane.

Source: Wiktionary


Co*plan"ar, a. Etym: [Pref. co- + plane.] (Math.)

Definition: Situated in one plane.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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