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hypothenuse
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hypothenuse, n. [L. hypotenusa, Gr. , prob., subtending (sc. ), fr. to stretch under, subtend; under + to stretch. See Subtend.].
The side of a right-angled triangle that is opposite to the right angle. [1913 Webster]
hypothenuse, n.
Same as Hypotenuse. [1913 Webster]
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