Associations to the word «Paraboloid»
Wiktionary
PARABOLOID, noun. (mathematics) A surface having a parabolic cross section parallel to an axis, and circular or elliptical cross section perpendicular to the axis; especially the surface of revolution of a parabola.
Dictionary definition
PARABOLOID, noun. A surface having parabolic sections parallel to a single coordinate axis and elliptic sections perpendicular to that axis.
Wise words
To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of
understanding; one must use the same words for the same
genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's
experiences in common.