Pythagorean theorem
Definition
noun. a rule in geometry that says the square of the length of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides.
Example Sentence
The Pythagorean theorem is a fundamental principle in geometry.
Synonyms
Pythagoras's principle; Pythagoras's rule; Pythagoras's theorem
Antonyms
Non-Euclidean geometry; Inverse Pythagorean theorem
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