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directrix
/dɪˈrɛktrɪks//dʌɪˈrɛktrɪks/
noun
Geometry
A fixed line used in describing a curve or surface.
Origin
Early 18th century: from medieval Latin, literally ‘directress’, based on Latin dirigere ‘to guide’.
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Donna directed Derek to do a diagram to illustrate a directrix. Derek doubled down to draw a conic section with two directrices, not to mention two focus points!
