noun
analytical geometry
A branch of mathematics that uses coordinates and algebra to study geometric figures. Also known as coordinate geometry.
解析幾何学では、直線や円を方程式で表す。
In analytical geometry, lines and circles are expressed using equations.
幾何学 is the broader field of geometry, while 解析幾何学 specifically refers to the analytical approach using coordinates and algebra.
Compound of 解析 (かいせき, 'analysis') and 幾何学 (きかがく, 'geometry'), reflecting the analytical method applied to geometric problems.