Etymology

Pythagorean theorem

Today it means: 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. Full definition →

Ancient Greek Πυθαγόρας
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromΠυθαγόρας
  2. English todayPythagorean theorem

Named after Pythagoras (from Ancient Greek Πυθαγόρας (Puthagóras)), the Greek mathematician and philosopher who by tradition is credited with the theorem’s discovery and proof.

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