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line segment

[/laɪn ˈseɡmənt/]
nounpl: line segments
segmento de reta
1. A part of a line that is bounded by two distinct end points, forming the shortest distance between those two points
In geometry, a line segment AB is the straight path connecting points A and B
Em geometria, um segmento de reta AB é o caminho reto conectando os pontos A e B
2. A finite portion of a line with defined endpoints
The line segment measures 5 centimeters in length
O segmento de reta mede 5 centímetros de comprimento
Synonyms
segmentline portionstraight segment
Antonyms
lineray

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
segmento de reta
Standard mathematical terminology used in schools and universities
São Paulo
segmento de reta
Common formal usage in academic contexts
Portugal
segmento de reta
Standard term used in Portuguese mathematics education
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