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Pythagoras' theorem

Pythagoras' theorem is the alternative form of Pythagorean theorem.

Meaning of Pythagorean theorem

Proper noun

the Pythagorean theorem

  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.
    • The Pythagorean theorem only applies to right triangles.
    Synonyms:
    Baudhayana theorem, Gougu theorem
  2. (functional analysis) A generalization of the Pythagorean theorem for Euclidean triangles to Hilbert spaces.

Questions about Pythagoras' theorem

What is Pythagoras' theorem the alternative form of?
Pythagoras' theorem is the alternative form of Pythagorean theorem.

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