| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| generatrix (jěn'ə-rā'trĭks) Pronunciation Key
Plural generatrices (jěn'ə-ə-rā'trĭ-sēz', -ər-ə-trī'sēz) A geometric element that generates a geometric figure, especially a straight line that generates a surface by moving in a specified fashion. Also called generator. |