catheti

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/ˈkæ.θɪˌtaɪ//kəˈθɪ.taɪ/

A form of cathetus — A line perpendicular to a surface (or line); in particular, either of the sides of a right triangle other than its hypotenuse.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of cathetus
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