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单词 parallel postulate
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parallel postulate


noun Geometry.

the axiom in Euclidean geometry that only one line can be drawn through a given point so that the line is parallel to a given line that does not contain the point.
Also called parallel axiom.

Words nearby parallel postulate

parallelogram, parallelogram law, parallelogram rule, parallel play, parallel port, parallel postulate, parallel processing, parallel projection, parallel resonance, parallel ruler, parallel rulers
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Example sentences from the Web for parallel postulate

  • It consists of results arrived at by geometers in seeking a proof of the parallel-postulate.

    The Mystery of Space|Robert T. Browne
  • The last published work of Saccheri was a recital of his endeavors at demonstrating the parallel-postulate.

    The Mystery of Space|Robert T. Browne

Scientific definitions for parallel postulate

parallel postulate

See under Euclidean.
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