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Delian problem

Delian problem noun: the problem of duplication of the cube.

Noun

Delian problem (plural Delian problems)

  1. The problem of duplication of the cube.

Forms of Delian problem

pluralDelian problems

Origin of Delian problem

The citizens of ancient Delos are said to have been told by the Delphic oracle to double the size of their altar to Apollo, which was a regular cube.

Questions about Delian problem

What does Delian problem mean?
Delian problem means the problem of duplication of the cube.
What part of speech is Delian problem?
Delian problem is a noun.
What is the plural of Delian problem?
The plural of Delian problem is Delian problems.

Words near Delian problem in the dictionary

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  6. Delian problem
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  8. Delians
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  10. delibate
  11. delibated

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