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cathetus
This term is a specialized geometric descriptor used almost exclusively in mathematical and architectural contexts. It identifies the legs of a right triangle, distinguishing them from the hypotenuse, which is the longest side opposite the right angle.
Because it is a technical term derived from Greek, it carries a formal, academic tone. In common parlance, these sides are typically referred to simply as legs, but cathetus is employed when precise trigonometric or geometric nomenclature is required.
Meanings
Examples
The length of each cathetus is five centimeters.
I need to calculate the length of the second cathetus to find the area.
A right triangle is defined by its hypotenuse and two catheti.
The vertical cathetus represents the height of the building in this diagram.
Wait, did I label the cathetus correctly on the blueprint?
The sum of the squares of the catheti equals the square of the hypotenuse.
The architect ensured that each cathetus was perfectly perpendicular.
Let us assume the shorter cathetus is three units long.