generatrix

Questions

What does generatrix mean?

A curve that, when rotated about an axis, produces a solid figure.

Where does generatrix come from?

Learned borrowing from Latin generātrīx. By surface analysis, generator + -trix.

How to pronounce generatrix

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2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “generatrix” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.