translation

in Euclidean geometry, a function that moves every point a constant distance in a specified direction
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translation

Summary

translation ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (717 views/month).[1]

Key Facts

  • translation is a type of isometry[2].
  • translation's Commons category is recorded as Translation (geometry)[3].
  • translation's different from is recorded as translational motion[4].
  • translation's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[5].

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Definition and Type

translation is a type of isometry[2].

Why It Matters

translation ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (717 views/month).[1] translation has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] translation is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

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  1. 12d ago · Nyuhn · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Maintained by wikiproject WikiProject Mathematics
    Different from translational motion
    Subclass of
    Subclass of isometry
    + 2 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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