English Explanatory Dictionary

Euclidean

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Adhering to the principles of traditional geometry, in which parallel lines are equidistant.
  2. Of or relating to Euclid's Elements, especially to Euclidean geometry.
adj
  1. Of or relating to Euclidean zoning.
adj
  1. Alternative spelling of Euclidean.

Pronunciation

/juːˈklɪd.i.ən/ /juˈklɪd.i.ən/ [juˈklɪɾ.i.ən] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-Euclidean.wav /jʉːˈklɪd.i.ən/ /jʉːˈkləd.i.ən/

Word forms

Euclidean Euclidian

Etymology

Named after Euclid, who established the principles of plane geometry.

Antonyms

non-Euclidean

Derived words

Euclidean algorithm Euclidean distance Euclidean geometry Euclidean group Euclideanness Euclidean relation Euclidean space
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