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Cathetus
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What's The Definition Of Cathetus?Synonyms | Synonyms for Cathetus: Related Terms | Find terms related to Cathetus: See Also | Cathetus In Webster's Dictionary \Cath"e*tus\, n.; pl. {catheti}. [L., fr. Gr. ? a
perpendicular line, fr. ? let down, fr. ?. See {Catheter}.]
(Geom.)
One line or radius falling perpendicularly on another; as,
the catheti of a right-angled triangle, that is, the two
sides that include the right angle. --Barlow.
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