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euclidean

UK/juːˈklɪd.i.ən//juˈklɪd.i.ən/

euclidean is the alternative spelling of Euclidean.

Adjective (1) capitalized: Euclidean

Euclidean (not comparable)

  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.

Adjective (2) capitalized: Euclidean

Euclidean (not comparable)

  1. Of or relating to Euclidean zoning.

Antonyms of euclidean

Forms of euclidean

alternative formEuclidian
alternative formeuclidian

Origin of euclidean

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

Named after the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co., which in turn refers to the city of Euclid, Ohio.

Words formed from euclidean

Phrases with euclidean

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Words that rhyme with euclidean

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Questions about euclidean

What does euclidean mean?
Euclidean means adhering to the principles of traditional geometry, in which parallel lines are equidistant.
What is euclidean the alternative spelling of?
Euclidean is the alternative spelling of Euclidean.
What part of speech is euclidean?
Euclidean is an adjective.
How do you pronounce euclidean?
Euclidean is pronounced /juːˈklɪd.i.ən/ (UK).

Words near euclidean in the dictionary

  1. euclases
  2. Euclataw
  3. Euclid
  4. Euclid's algorithm
  5. Euclid's lemma
  6. euclidean
  7. Euclidean algorithm
  8. Euclidean algorithms
  9. Euclidean alphabet
  10. Euclidean distance
  11. Euclidean distances

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