English Explanatory Dictionary

Gergonne point

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A certain triangle center. Given a triangle ∆ABC and its Gergonne triangle (with the touchpoint opposite A denoted by T_A, etc.), the Gergonne point is the intersection of the three lines AT_A, BT_B, and CT_C.

Word forms

Gergonne point Gergonne points

Etymology

Named after Joseph Diaz Gergonne.

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