intercept theorem en · PROPN
Meanings
- An important elementary theorem about the ratios of various line segments that are created if two rays with a common starting-point are intercepted by a pair of parallels. It is equivalent to the theorem about ratios in similar triangles.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| the intercept theorem | canonical | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Thales's theorem · side splitter theorem · basic proportionality theorem
Translations (3)
fr théorème de Thalès (Translations) · pl twierdzenie Talesa (Translations) · fi Thaleen teoreema (Translations)