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hypotenuse

[ UK /ha‍ɪpˈɒtənjˌuːs/ ]
NOUN
  1. the side of a right triangle opposite the right angle

How To Use hypotenuse In A Sentence

  • Through that point draw a horizontal line to the intersection with the hypotenuse.
  • Through that point draw a horizontal line to the intersection with the hypotenuse.
  • the hypotenuse of a right triangle is always the longest side
  • Hypotenuses: in Odonata; the simple or broken cross-vein between media 4, and cubitus 1, forming outer boundary of triangle. Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology
  • He sees the hypotenuse of a right triangle made by the deck, the mast and the front edge of the beam moving down to the deck.
  • The square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the other two sides squared. THE COMPANY OF STRANGERS
  • Meanwhile, you are inspecting some angles, their hypotenuse pointing NNE towards some distant, rock-strewn hills. Dugway Proving Ground National Park
  • In fact it is the length of the hypotenuse of a right angled triangle which had sides of length one.
  • Drag to add a right triangle with an adjustable hypotenuse and numerically adjustable angle.
  • Consider, for example, the Pythagorean theorem that the square on the hypotenuse of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the squares on the other two sides.
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