Menelaus' theorem
noun
Men·e·la·us' theorem
¦menə¦lāəs(ə̇z)-
: a theorem in geometry: if through a triangle ABC a transversal is drawn cutting the sides BC, AB, AC (produced if necessary) in the respective points p, q, r, then the product Aq×Bp×Cr is numerically equal to the product Bq×Cp×Ar
Dictionary Entries Near Menelaus' theorem
Cite this Entry
“Menelaus' theorem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Menelaus%27%20theorem. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share