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hypothenuse

hypothenuse is the dated form of hypotenuse.

Meaning of hypotenuse

Noun

hypotenuse (plural hypotenuses)

  1. The side of a right triangle opposite the right angle.

Forms of hypothenuse

pluralhypothenuses

Questions about hypothenuse

What is hypothenuse the dated form of?
Hypothenuse is the dated form of hypotenuse.

Words near hypothenuse in the dictionary

  1. hypothenar
  2. hypothenar eminence
  3. hypothenar eminences
  4. hypothenars
  5. hypothenusal
  6. hypothenuse
  7. hypothenuses
  8. hypothermal
  9. hypothermally
  10. hypothermia
  11. hypothermias

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