hyperplane

[hahy-per-pleyn]

hyperplane Definition

a subspace of one dimension less than that of its ambient space.

Using hyperplane: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hyperplane" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    In a two-dimensional space, a hyperplane is a line.

  • Example

    In a three-dimensional space, a hyperplane is a plane.

  • Example

    A hyperplane in a four-dimensional space is a three-dimensional space.

hyperplane Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hyperplane

  • affine hyperplane
  • linear hyperplane
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Summary: hyperplane in Brief

'Hyperplane' [hahy-per-pleyn] refers to a subspace of one dimension less than that of its ambient space. It is used in mathematics and geometry to describe the properties of spaces of different dimensions. For example, in a two-dimensional space, a hyperplane is a line, while in a three-dimensional space, it is a plane.