Definition of Non-euclidean geometry

1. Noun. (mathematics) geometry based on axioms different from Euclid's. "Non-Euclidean geometries discard or replace one or more of the Euclidean axioms"

Category relationships: Math, Mathematics, Maths
Generic synonyms: Geometry
Specialized synonyms: Hyperbolic Geometry, Elliptic Geometry, Riemannian Geometry

Definition of Non-euclidean geometry

1. Noun. (geometry) Any system of geometry not based on the set of axioms of Euclidean geometry, which is based on the three-dimensional space of common experience. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Non-Euclidean Geometry

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non-Euclidean geometries
non-Euclidean geometry
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