Definitions for euclideanyuˈklɪd i ən
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
Eu•clid•e•anyuˈklɪd i ən(adj.)
or Eu•clid•i•an
of or pertaining to Euclid, or adopting his postulates.
Category: Math
Origin of Euclidean:
1650–60; < L Euclīdē(us) of Euclid (< Gk Eukleídeios) + -an1
Princeton's WordNet
euclidian, euclidean(adj)
relating to geometry as developed by Euclid
"Euclidian geometry"
Wiktionary
Euclidean(Adjective)
Adhering to the principles of traditional geometry, in which parallel lines are equidistant.
Euclidean(Adjective)
Of or relating to Euclid's Elements, especially to Euclidean geometry.
Origin: Named after Euclid, who established the principles of plane geometry.
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