CEFR C2

binormal

adjective

Meaning

A vector perpendicular to both the tangent and the normal vectors of a curve at a specific point.

Examples

The binormal vector is calculated by taking the cross product of the unit tangent and unit normal vectors.
As the particle moves along the path, the binormal direction remains orthogonal to the plane of curvature.

Synonyms: orthogonal

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binormal (C2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /baɪˈnɔːrməl/

Definition

A vector perpendicular to both the tangent and the normal vectors of a curve at a specific point.

Examples

The binormal vector is calculated by taking the cross product of the unit tangent and unit normal vectors.
As the particle moves along the path, the binormal direction remains orthogonal to the plane of curvature.
Calculus students often struggle to visualize how the binormal vector changes as the curve twists through space.

How to Use binormal

binormal vector (collocation): The standard term for the vector in geometry. — "The binormal vector points in the direction of the curve's torsion."

Synonyms of binormal

Words with a similar meaning to binormal:

orthogonal

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