Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incenter
noun
/ˈɪnˌsɛntər/
Definition
The incenter is a point where the angle bisectors of a triangle intersect.
Examples
- The incenter of triangle ABC is the point where the bisectors of the angles meet.
- In geometry, the incenter can be found using the coordinates of the triangle’s vertices.
- The radius of the inscribed circle can be calculated from the incenter’s position.
Meaning
It is the center of the circle that can be inscribed within a triangle, which touches all three sides of the triangle.
Synonyms
- Angle bisector intersection
- Incircle center
- Central point
