đường hoành

Đường hoành cắt hai đường thẳng song song tại hai điểm phân biệt.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Transversal (line): In geometry, a line that intersects two or more other lines at distinct points.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Đường hoành cắt hai đường song song tạo thành các góc bằng nhau. (The transversal intersects two parallel lines, creating equal angles.)
  • Trong hình vẽ, hãy xác định đường hoành. (In the diagram, identify the transversal.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily used in academic and mathematical contexts, specifically in plane geometry. It describes the positional relationship between lines, most commonly when discussing parallel lines and the angles formed by their intersection with a transversal.

Variants and Related Words

• Đường thẳng cắt ngang: A descriptive phrase meaning "a line that cuts across," often used to explain the concept of a transversal.

Synonyms

• Transversal: The direct and most common equivalent in mathematical English.
• Transversal line: A fuller term with the same meaning.

Related Concepts

• Góc so le trong: Alternate interior angles (formed by a transversal intersecting two lines).
• Góc đồng vị: Corresponding angles (formed by a transversal intersecting two lines).