Cathetus Definition

noun

(geometry) A line perpendicular to a surface (line); in particular, either of the sides of a right triangle other than its hypotenuse.

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Other Word Forms of Cathetus

Noun

Singular:
cathetus
Plural:
catheti

Origin of Cathetus

  • From Latin cathetus, from Ancient Greek κάθετος (kathetos, “perpendicular”).

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Words Starting With

CCACAT

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SUSTUS

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