"intercept theorem" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Forms: the intercept theorem [canonical]
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  1. (geometry) 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. Categories (topical): Geometry Synonyms: basic proportionality theorem, side splitter theorem, Thales's theorem Translations (Translations): Thaleen teoreema (Finnish), théorème de Thalès [masculine] (French), twierdzenie Talesa [neuter] (Polish)
    Sense id: en-intercept_theorem-en-name-~1FWGqXS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: geometry, mathematics, sciences

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