Definition of Hypothenuse
1. n. Same as Hypotenuse.
Definition of Hypothenuse
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Hypothenuse
1.
The side of a right-angled triangle that is opposite to the right angle.
Origin: L. Hypotenusa, Gr, prob, subtending (sc), fr. To stretch under, subtend; under + to stretch. See Subtend.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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