Straight line (disambiguation)
A straight line is:
- in math
- a fundamental object of geometry: an infinitely long straight line, see straight line
- the generalization of the concept of a straight line: the locally shortest connection between two points is called a geodesic
- an axiomatically required object in projective geometry
- in medieval law an inheritance to female family members, see straight line (inheritance)
- a punching technique in boxing, see cross (straight with the punching hand) and jab (straight with the leading hand)
just designated:
- Colloquially the present moment, see present
- in math
- an integer that is divisible by 2, see parity (math)
- a real function for which f (- x ) = f ( x ) for all x , see even and odd functions
- the parity of a permutation, see sign (permutation)
See also:
Wiktionary: Straight - explanations of meanings, word origins, synonyms, translations
Wiktionary: straight - explanations of meanings, word origins, synonyms, translations