hypotenuse
What is another word for hypotenuse? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle.
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How to use hypotenuse
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length of the hypotenuse
calculate the hypotenuse
Etymology
From Greek hypoteinousa ("stretching under, subtending"), describing the side that stretches opposite the right angle.
Full origin of hypotenuse →Frequently asked questions
What does “hypotenuse” mean?
The word “hypotenuse” means the longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle. In plain terms, in a right triangle, the slanted side across from the 90-degree angle.
How do you pronounce “hypotenuse”?
“Hypotenuse” is pronounced heye-PO-tuhn-yooz (/haɪˈpɑtənus/ in IPA).
How do you use “hypotenuse” in a sentence?
Here is “hypotenuse” used in a sentence: “The Pythagorean theorem lets you calculate the hypotenuse from the other two sides.”
What part of speech is “hypotenuse”?
“Hypotenuse” is a noun.
Where does the word “hypotenuse” come from?
The word “hypotenuse” comes from Greek. From Greek hypoteinousa ("stretching under, subtending"), describing the side that stretches opposite the right angle.
