What does Euclidean mean?

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yuˈklɪd i əneu·clidean

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. euclidian, euclideanadjective

    relating to geometry as developed by Euclid

    "Euclidian geometry"

Wiktionary

  1. Euclideanadjective

    Adhering to the principles of traditional geometry, in which parallel lines are equidistant.

  2. Euclideanadjective

    Of or relating to Euclid's Elements, especially to Euclidean geometry.

  3. Etymology: Named after Euclid, who established the principles of plane geometry.

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  1. Euclidean

    Euclidean (or, less commonly, Euclidian) is an adjective derived from the name of Euclid, an ancient Greek mathematician. It is the name of:

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  1. euclidean

    "Euclidean" generally refers to the principles and methods of geometry that originated from the ancient Greek mathematician Euclid. It specifically pertains to a system or space where the principles of Euclidean geometry, such as the concept of parallel lines and the relationships of points, lines, and angles, apply. In this system, the shortest distance between two points is a straight line, and shapes and angles maintain their "normal" properties, contrary to non-Euclidean geometries. Euclidean can also refer to anything relating to or influenced by the work of Euclid. It can be applied in various fields such as mathematics, physics, computer science, etc., where Euclidean concepts, methodologies, or algorithms are used.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Euclidean

    ū-klid′e-an, or ū-kli-dē′an, adj. pertaining to Euclid, a mathematician of Alexandria about 300 B.C.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Euclidean in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Euclidean in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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  • ಯೂಕ್ಲಿಡಿಯನ್Kannada

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