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Pythagorean theorem

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A mathematical theorem which states that the square of the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of those of the two other sides.
  2. A generalization of the Pythagorean theorem for Euclidean triangles to Hilbert spaces.

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Examples

“The Pythagorean theorem only applies to right triangles.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Pythagorean triangle Pythagorean trigonometric identity Pythagorean triple Pythagoreanism Pythagoreans Pythagoric

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