ordered pairs
(or-dered-pairs)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. a mathematical concept where two elements are paired together in a specific sequence, typically represented as (a, b) where 'a' is the first element and 'b' is the second element.
Example Sentence
In mathematics, ordered pairs are used to represent points on a graph.
More Example Sentences
The teacher explained how to find the distance between two points using their ordered pairs.
Synonyms
coordinate pairs; tuples
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