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hypotenuse

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Definitions

n.

The longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle.

（直角三角形的）斜边

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
hypounder, below
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tenstem
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usesuffix
=hypotenuse

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is the longest side opposite the right angle.

  • 2.

    Students use the Pythagorean theorem to calculate the length of the hypotenuse.

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