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parabola

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/pəˈræbələ/
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(geometry) a symmetrical open curve that is similar to the path of an object thrown into the air passes till it falls back to earth

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  • The path of a thrown ball forms a parabola.
  • The artist drew a parabola to represent the path of the flying object.
  • Designers use parabolas to create efficient lighting fixtures.
  • The satellite dish is shaped like a parabola to focus signals.
  • The quadratic function’s graph is always a parabola.