Euclidean is a related term of euclid.
As an adjective euclidean
is (rare).
As a proper noun euclid is
euclid of alexandria, a greek mathematician.
euclidean
English
Alternative forms
* Euclidian
Etymology 1
Named after , who established the principles of plane geometry.
Adjective
(-)
(geometry) Adhering to the principles of traditional geometry, in which parallel lines are equidistant.
Of or relating to '', ''especially to Euclidean geometry.
Antonyms
* non-Euclidean
Coordinate terms
* hyperbolic, Minkowskian
Derived terms
* Euclidean algorithm
* Euclidean distance
* Euclidean geometry
* Euclidean group
* Euclidean relation
* Euclidean space
Etymology 2
Named after the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case .
euclid
Proper noun
(
en proper noun)
Euclid of Alexandria, a Greek mathematician
of mostly historical use.
A city in Ohio.
An unincorporated community in West Virginia.
Related terms
* Euclidean
* Euclid's algorithm
* Euclid's function
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