Eucleid

/ˈjuːkleɪd/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or resembling Euclid or his mathematical principles and geometric methods.

Etymology

From Euclid, the ancient Greek mathematician (fl. 300 BCE), whose name comes from Greek 'eu' (well) + 'kleos' (fame). The suffix '-id' indicates similarity or relationship to the subject.

Kelly Says

Euclid's 'Elements' was literally the most widely-read textbook on Earth for over 2,000 years—more than the Bible in some periods—which is wild when you think about how a 2,300-year-old math book still shapes how we understand geometry.

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