Meanings
- geometryAn important elementary theorem about the ratios of various line segments that are created if two rays with a common starting-point are intercepted by a pair of parallels. It is equivalent to the theorem about ratios in similar triangles.
Synonyms: basic proportionality theorem, side splitter theorem, Thales's theorem
Synonyms & antonyms
proper nounAn important elementary theorem about the ratios of various line segments that are created if two rays with a common starting-point are intercepted by a pair of parallels. It is equivalent to the theorem about ratios in similar triangles.
Translations
Finnish Thaleen teoreema
- Thaleen teoreemaTranslations
French théorème de Thalès
- théorème de ThalèsTranslations
Polish twierdzenie Talesa
- twierdzenie TalesaTranslations
Cite this entry
intercept theorem. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/intercept%20theorem
“intercept theorem.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/intercept%20theorem. Accessed November 3, 2026.
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