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Vocabulary Entry
euclidean
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to or based on the geometry of Euclid, which is characterized by flat space and the study of points, lines, and planes.
Example Sentences
"The classroom is filled with euclidean shapes like squares and triangles."
"In euclidean geometry, the angles of a triangle always add up to 180 degrees."
"Her studies in mathematics largely focused on euclidean principles."
N
noun
A term referring to the mathematical system of geometry laid out by Euclid in his work 'Elements'.
Example Sentences
"Euclidean is often compared to non-Euclidean geometry in advanced mathematics."
"In the context of physics, euclidean coordinates are commonly used."
"Many students learn the basics of euclidean before advancing to more complex theories."