"Ceva's theorem" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Named after Italian mathematician Giovanni Ceva (1647-1734), to whom the discovery of the theorem is often attributed. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Ceva's theorem
  1. (mathematics) A theorem about triangles in plane geometry, regards the ratio of the side lengths of a triangle divided by cevians. Wikipedia link: Ceva's theorem, Giovanni Ceva Categories (topical): Mathematics
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