pythagorean theorem
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.54 in modern English
32
Scrabble Score
18
Letters
4
Syllables
11
Unique Chars
Meaning
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A mathematical theorem which states that the square of the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of those of the two other sides.
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A generalization of the Pythagorean theorem for Euclidean triangles to Hilbert spaces.
Example Sentences
- "The Pythagorean theorem only applies to right triangles."
Etymology
Named after Pythagoras (from Ancient Greek Πυθαγόρας (Puthagóras)), the Greek mathematician and philosopher who by tradition is credited with the theorem’s discovery and proof.
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: Πυθαγόρας
Inflected Forms
the Pythagorean theorem (canonical)
Pythagoras' theorem (alternative)
theorem of Pythagoras (alternative)
Phrases
Synonyms
Baudhayana theorem
Gougu theorem