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Pythagorean

Verb / ˌpɪθʌˈgɔ:ri:ʌn / Another word for pythagorean — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to Pythagoras or his theorem of the square on the hypotenuse

Synonyms & similar words

pythagorean mathematical geometrical mathematic geometrizing geomantic arithmetical algebraic numerical computational statistical trigonometric calculation calculable quantifiable countable measurable mensurable evaluative assessable estimable

Example sentences

  1. The Pythagorean theorem is named after the Greek mathematician Pythagoras.
  2. The Pythagorean theorem is used in many fields such as architecture, physics, and engineering.
  3. The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides.
  4. Many students learn about the Pythagorean theorem in their math classes.
  5. The Pythagorean theorem is one of the most important theorems in mathematics.

Quotes

  • The Pythagorean Theorem was so named because it was known to the followers of Pythagoras. - Alfred North Whitehead
  • The Pythagorean theorem is a statement about areas, which is equivalent to a statement about lengths. - Marcus du Sautoy
  • The Pythagorean theorem led to the discovery of irrational numbers, which is when numbers cannot be expressed as a ratio of two whole numbers. - Neil deGrasse Tyson

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