cathetus
English
Etymology
From Latin cathetus, from Ancient Greek κάθετος (káthetos, “perpendicular”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈkæ.θɪ.təs/, /kəˈθɪ.təs/
Noun
cathetus (plural catheti or cathetuses)
- (geometry) A line perpendicular to a surface (or line); in particular, either of the sides of a right triangle other than its hypotenuse.
Synonyms
- (side of a right triangle): leg
Translations
either of the sides of a right triangle other than its hypotenuse
References
- Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary
- Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)
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