Euclidean

• Euclidian, euclidian

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /juːˈklɪd.i.ən/
• (General American, Canada) IPA^(key): /juˈklɪd.i.ən/, [juˈklɪɾ.i.ən]

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• (General Australian) IPA^(key): /jʉːˈklɪd.i.ən/
• (New Zealand) IPA^(key): /jʉːˈkləd.i.ən/
• Rhymes: -ɪdiən

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

Euclidean (not comparable)

1. (geometry) Adhering to the principles of traditional geometry, in which parallel lines are equidistant.
2. Of or relating to Euclid's Elements, especially to Euclidean geometry.

• non-Euclidean

• hyperbolic, Minkowskian

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.

Euclidean (not comparable)

1. Of or relating to Euclidean zoning.