Pythagorean theorem
Pythagorean theorem proper noun: 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.
Proper noun
the Pythagorean theorem
- 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
- A generalization of the Pythagorean theorem for Euclidean triangles to Hilbert spaces.
Pythagorean theorem meaning in Tamil, Malayalam, Arabic and Malay
Pythagorean theorem in Tamil
- பித்தகோரிய தேற்றம்
Pythagorean theorem in Malayalam
- mathematical theorem
- പൈതഗോറസ് സിദ്ധാന്തം paitagōṟasŭ siddhāntaṁ
Pythagorean theorem in Arabic
- mathematical theorem
- مُبَرْهَنَةْ فِيثَاغُورَس mubarhanat fīṯāḡūras
Pythagorean theorem in Malay
- mathematical theorem
- teorem Pitagoras
More languagesFewer languages
- Pythagorean theorem in Vietnamese
- định lí Pi-ta-go
Synonyms of Pythagorean theorem
- Baudhayana theorem
- Gougu theorem
Forms of Pythagorean theorem
| alternative form | Pythagoras' theorem |
|---|---|
| alternative form | theorem of Pythagoras |
Origin of Pythagorean theorem
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.
Words formed from Pythagorean theorem
Questions about Pythagorean theorem
- What does Pythagorean theorem mean?
- Pythagorean theorem means 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.
- What is Pythagorean theorem in Tamil?
- Pythagorean theorem in Tamil is பித்தகோரிய தேற்றம். See Pythagorean theorem meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is Pythagorean theorem?
- Pythagorean theorem is a proper noun.
Words near Pythagorean theorem in the dictionary
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