paraboloid

noun — 2 senses

paraboloid

noun

Etymology From parabola + -oid.

1

Mathematics, Sciences Abbreviation Short for elliptic paraboloid

2

Mathematics, Sciences Abbreviation Short for hyperbolic paraboloid

Derived terms: elliptic paraboloid, hyperbolic paraboloid, paraboloid of revolution, paraboloidal
Hypernyms: quadric surface, quadric

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