cathetus

Noun

Meaning

One line or radius falling perpendicularly on another; as, the catheti of a right-angled triangle, that is, the two sides that include the right angle.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

cote end way side close front face edge leg alongside corner adjacent part

Antonyms

first last away base basis remain
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Derivatives

catheti

Close letter words and terms

catheterize catheterless cathetometer cathexes cathexion cathexis