Euclidean
pronunciation
How to pronounce Euclidean in British English:
UK [ju:ˈklidiən]
How to pronounce Euclidean in American English:
US [juˈklɪdiən]
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- Adjective:
- relating to geometry as developed by Euclid
Word Origin
- Euclidean (adj.)
- 1650s, "of or pertaining to Euclid" (Greek Eukleides), c. 300 B.C.E. geometer of Alexandria. Now often used in contrast to alternative models based on rejection of some of his axioms. His name in Greek means "renowned, glorious," from eu "well" (see eu-) + kleos "fame" (see Clio).
Example
- 1. However , this euclidean perspective is just one of many possible multi-dimensional varieties of spacetime .
- 2. But is mr. obama trying to square a circle an impossible task in euclidean geometry ?
- 3. Learn some statistics high school mathematics curriculums spend too much time on traditional topics like euclidean geometry and trigonometry .
- 4. Compared to a euclidean sphere , a quantum sphere 's curvature and uncertainty make it a noncommutative space .
- 5. With a euclidean patch can not be completely cleared on drug charges ?