Chord Definition (Illustrated Mathematics Dictionary) - Math Is Fun

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A line segment connecting two points on a curve.

Example: the line segment connecting two points on a circle's circumference is a chord.

When the chord passes through the center of a circle it is called the diameter.

See: Diameter, Circle, Curve, Line Segment Circle Copyright © 2025 Rod Pierce

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