English Explanatory Dictionary

Pythagorean theorem

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. 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.
  2. A generalization of the Pythagorean theorem for Euclidean triangles to Hilbert spaces.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

Pythagorean theorem the Pythagorean theorem Pythagoras' theorem theorem of Pythagoras

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.

Synonyms

Baudhayana theorem Gougu theorem

Derived words

inverse Pythagorean theorem
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