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- Pythagorean theoremA mathematical theorem which states that the square of the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of those of the two other sides.
- Pythagorean tripleA set of three positive integers a, b and c, for which a²+b²=c².
- Pythagorean systemThe Copernican system of astronomy, erroneously attributed to Pythagoras.
- Pythagorean triangleA triangle whose sides form a Pythagorean triple, such as 3, 4, 5.
- Pythagorean trigonometric identityThe equality sin (x)²+ cos (x)²=1, holding for all real and complex x, equivalent to the application of the Pythagorean theorem to the unit circle.
- neo-PythagoreanAlternative form of Neopythagorean: Of or pertaining to Neopythagoreanism.
- Pythagorean cupA practical joke device in a form of a drinking cup, sometimes used to make statements about greed. When it is filled beyond a certain point, a siphoning effect causes the cup to drain its entire contents through the base.
- Pythagorean expectationA statistic that estimates the number of games a team should win based on runs scored and runs allowed, rather than actual wins and losses.
- Pythagorean fieldA field in which every sum of two squares is a square.
- Pythagorean quadrupleA set of four positive integers a, b, c, and d, for which a²+b²+c²=d²
- Pythagorean trianglesplural of Pythagorean triangle: A triangle whose sides form a Pythagorean triple, such as 3, 4, 5.
- Pythagorean triplesplural of Pythagorean triple: A set of three positive integers a, b and c, for which a²+b²=c².
- Pythagorean trigonometric identitiesplural of Pythagorean trigonometric identity: The equality sin (x)²+ cos (x)²=1, holding for all real and complex x, equivalent to the application of the Pythagorean theorem to the unit circle.
- inverse Pythagorean theoremA mathematical theorem which states that the square of the inverse length of the altitude subtended by the right angle of a right-angled triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of the inverse lengths of the sides opposite the …
- Pythagorean propositionSynonym of Pythagorean theorem (“theorem regarding the hypotenuse of a right triangle”).
- Pythagorean beanThe fava bean.
- Pythagorean beansplural of Pythagorean bean: The fava bean.
- Pythagorean cupsplural of Pythagorean cup: A practical joke device in a form of a drinking cup, sometimes used to make statements about greed. When it is filled beyond a certain point, a siphoning effect causes the cup to drain its entire contents through …
- Pythagorean fieldsplural of Pythagorean field: A field in which every sum of two squares is a square.
- Pythagorean quadruplesplural of Pythagorean quadruple: A set of four positive integers a, b, c, and d, for which a²+b²+c²=d²
Compound words 2
- NeopythagoreanOf or pertaining to Neopythagoreanism.
- PythagoreanismThe esoteric and metaphysical beliefs held by Pythagoras and his followers.