"Thales's theorem" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Generally attributed to Thales of Miletus. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Thales's theorem
  1. (geometry) A theorem stating that if A, B, and C are distinct points on a circle where the line AC is a diameter, the angle ABC is a right angle. Categories (topical): Geometry
    Sense id: en-Thales's_theorem-en-name-hY9t2ztx Topics: geometry, mathematics, sciences
  2. (geometry) Synonym of intercept theorem Categories (topical): Geometry Synonyms: intercept theorem [synonym, synonym-of] Translations (theorem): Thaleen lause (Finnish)
    Sense id: en-Thales's_theorem-en-name-1WWpJyzg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English entries with language name categories using raw markup, English terms with non-redundant non-automated sortkeys Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 16 84 Disambiguation of English entries with language name categories using raw markup: 19 81 Disambiguation of English terms with non-redundant non-automated sortkeys: 25 75 Topics: geometry, mathematics, sciences Disambiguation of 'theorem': 34 66

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