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hypotenuse

noun

/haɪˈpɒtənjuːs/

Meaning

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

In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is always longer than the other two sides.

long side, diagonal, opposite side

leg, adjacent side

calculate hypotenuse, length of hypotenuse, hypotenuse formula

a young girl (informal, mainly Scottish)

the larval stage of a frog or toad, living in water with gills and a tail

something that makes it difficult to do or achieve something

A child of one's uncle or aunt.

An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler, government, or state.

Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.