quadrature of the circle

noun

The problem, proposed by ancient Greek geometers, of using a finite ruler-and-compass construction to make a square with the same area as a given circle.

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squaring the circletetragonism
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Meanings

nounquadrature of the circle (uncountable)
  1. uncountablegeometryThe problem, proposed by ancient Greek geometers, of using a finite ruler-and-compass construction to make a square with the same area as a given circle.

    Synonyms: squaring the circle, tetragonism

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe problem, proposed by ancient Greek geometers, of using a finite ruler-and-compass construction to make a square with the same area as a given circle.

Similar
squaring the circletetragonism
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Chicago

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