hypotenzi

Hypothenuse is a term primarily used in geometry, specifically when discussing right-angled triangles. It refers to the longest side of a right-angled triangle, which is always opposite the right angle. The other two sides of the right-angled triangle are known as the legs or cathetus. The length of the hypotenuse can be calculated using the Pythagorean theorem, which states that the square of the hypotenuse (c) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides (a and b). Mathematically, this is expressed as a² + b² = c². This relationship is fundamental in trigonometry and various applications of geometry. The concept of the hypotenuse is also present in other fields, though the term itself is most commonly associated with geometry. For instance, in vector analysis, the magnitude of a resultant vector can sometimes be conceptualized as a hypotenuse. The term derives from the ancient Greek word hypotinousa, meaning "stretching under."