"Ptolemy's theorem" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Named after the Greek astronomer and mathematician Ptolemy. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Ptolemy's theorem
  1. (geometry) A theorem that states in a cyclic quadrilateral, the product of the lengths of its diagonals is equal to the sum of the products of the lengths of the two pairs of opposite sides. Wikipedia link: Ptolemy's theorem Categories (topical): Geometry
    Sense id: en-Ptolemy's_theorem-en-name-9pJ3X9M4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: geometry, mathematics, sciences

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