Euclidean geometry

mathematical system attributed to Euclid

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Euclidean geometry is a mathematical system that was developed by the ancient Greek mathematician Euclid, which describes the properties and relationships of shapes, lines, and spaces in flat, two- and three-dimensional environments. It matters because it provided a foundational framework for understanding space and shapes that has been used in mathematics, science, and practical applications like construction and engineering for over two thousand years.

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Vinony's link graph records 1,316 inbound references to Euclidean geometry, and connects out to angle, compass and straightedge construction and axiom.

Vinony files it under Elementary geometry, Euclidean geometry and Greek inventions.

Vinony links it to 85 Wikipedia language editions.

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Commons category: Euclidean geometry
start time: 0300-00-00
Stack Exchange tag: math.stackexchange.com/tags/euclidean-geometry

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Encyclopedic overview

Detail from Raphael's The School of Athens featuring a Greek mathematician – perhaps representing Euclid or Archimedes – using a compass to draw a geometric construction.

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Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Euclidean geometry” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.