Euclidean construction

noun

The construction of lengths, angles, and other geometric figures using only an idealized ruler and a compass.

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Meanings

nounEuclidean construction (countable and uncountable, plural Euclidean constructions)

plural Euclidean constructions

  1. countableuncountableThe construction of lengths, angles, and other geometric figures using only an idealized ruler and a compass.
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