Etymology

euclidean

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Today it means: Adhering to the principles of traditional geometry, in which parallel lines are equidistant. Full definition →

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Euclidean · adjective1

Named after Euclid, who established the principles of plane geometry.

Euclidean · adjective2

Named after the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co., which in turn refers to the city of Euclid, Ohio.

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