Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reta
noun
/ˈreta/
Definition
a straight line or a straight edge in geometry.
Examples
- The shortest distance between two points is a reta.
- In mathematics, a straight line can be represented in a coordinate plane as a reta.
- By drawing a reta, we can visualize the relationship between different points on a graph.
Meaning
In geometry, a ‘reta’ refers to an infinitely long line that has no endpoints and extends in both directions without curvature.
Synonyms
- line
- straight line
- straight edge