Synonyms for cathetus
- noun
Definitions
- n. 1
A line perpendicular to a surface (or line); in particular, either of the sides of a right triangle other than its hypotenuse.
Forms
- Plural
- cathetuses → legs, kathetes…
Example sentences
- leg The policeman was shot in the leg by a delinquent.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| cathetus | steady | |
| leg | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- leg1
- 7 letters
- kathete