Euclidean
adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Adhering to the principles of traditional geometry, in which parallel lines are equidistant. not-comparable
- 2 Of or relating to Euclidean zoning. not-comparable
- 3 Alternative spelling of Euclidean. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable, rare
"If (#92;alpha#95;1,#92;dots,#92;alpha#95;n) is an orthonormal basis of a euclidean space V, then for all #92;alpha,#92;beta in V#92;alpha#61;#92;sum#95;#123;i#61;1#125;ⁿ(#92;alpha#92;vert#92;alpha#95;i)#92;alpha#95;i#92;quad#92;text#123;and#125;#92;quad(#92;alpha#92;vert#92;beta)#61;#92;sum#95;#123;i#61;1#125;ⁿ(#92;alpha#92;vert#92;alpha#95;i)(#92;beta#92;vert#92;alpha#95;i).We turn now to a somewhat more profound matter. Suppose that we partially order by inclusion the collection of all orthonormal sets of vectors in a euclidean space V. A maximal element of this set is called a maximal orthonormal set."
- 4 Of or relating to Euclid's Elements, especially to Euclidean geometry. not-comparable
- 1 relating to geometry as developed by Euclid wordnet
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More examples"The surface of a balloon is not an Euclidean space, and therefore does not follow the rules of Euclidean geometry."
Etymology
Named after Euclid, who established the principles of plane geometry.
Named after the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co., which in turn refers to the city of Euclid, Ohio.
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