Word: sagitta
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: Sa
git
ta
Definition: The distance from a point in a curve to the chord; also, the versed sine of an arc; so called from its resemblance to an arrow resting on the bow and string.
Morphemes:
Affix: sagitta
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The distance from a point in a curve to the chord; also, the versed sine of an arc; so called from its resemblance to an arrow resting on the bow and string.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sagitta
Language: la
Decoded: sagitta
Meaning: arrow