Simson line
Simson line noun: given a triangle ABC and a point P on its circumcircle, the three closest points to P on lines AB, AC, and BC are collinear. The line through these points is the Simson line of P.
Noun
Simson line (plural Simson lines)
- Given a triangle ABC and a point P on its circumcircle, the three closest points to P on lines AB, AC, and BC are collinear. The line through these points is the Simson line of P.
- Synonyms:
- Wallace line
Simson line meaning in Tamil
Simson line in Tamil
- சிஞ்சன்கோடு
Synonyms of Simson line
Forms of Simson line
| plural | Simson lines |
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Origin of Simson line
Named after Robert Simson, though it had been published prior to his work.
Questions about Simson line
- What does Simson line mean?
- Simson line means given a triangle ABC and a point P on its circumcircle, the three closest points to P on lines AB, AC, and BC are collinear. The line through these points is the Simson line of P.
- What is Simson line in Tamil?
- Simson line in Tamil is சிஞ்சன்கோடு. See Simson line meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is Simson line?
- Simson line is a noun.
- What is the plural of Simson line?
- The plural of Simson line is Simson lines.
Words near Simson line in the dictionary
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