Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hypotenuse
noun
/haɪˈpɒtənjuːz/
Definition
The longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle.
Examples
- In the right triangle with legs of 3 and 4, the hypotenuse is 5.
- To find the length of the hypotenuse, use the Pythagorean theorem.
Meaning
In a right-angled triangle, the hypotenuse is the side that is opposite the right angle and is the longest of the three sides.
Synonyms
- longest side
- triangle’s hypotenuse
