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Euclidean.

Adhering to the principles of traditional geometry, in which parallel lines are equidistant.

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Meaning & usage

adj/juːˈklɪd.i.ən/Received-Pronunciation/juˈklɪd.i.ən/Canada, General-American[juˈklɪɾ.i.ən]Canada, General-American/jʉːˈklɪd.i.ən/Australia
  1. Adhering to the principles of traditional geometry, in which parallel lines are equidistant.

    not-comparable
  2. Of or relating to Euclid's Elements, especially to Euclidean geometry.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

Named after Euclid, who established the principles of plane geometry.

adj/juːˈklɪd.i.ən/Received-Pronunciation/juˈklɪd.i.ən/Canada, General-American[juˈklɪɾ.i.ən]Canada, General-American/jʉːˈklɪd.i.ən/Australia
  1. Of or relating to Euclidean zoning.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

Named after the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co., which in turn refers to the city of Euclid, Ohio.

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