noneuclidean geometry

A form of non-Euclidean geometry — Any system of geometry not based on the set of axioms of Euclidean geometry, which is based on the three-dimensional space of common experience.

Meanings

nounnoneuclidean geometry (countable and uncountable, plural noneuclidean geometries)

plural noneuclidean geometries

  1. USalternativecountableuncountablegeometryAlternative form of non-Euclidean geometry.
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