LESSERS TRIANGLE Meaning and
Definition
-
Lessers triangle refers to a geometrical term that represents a specific type of triangle in Euclidean geometry. It is an equilateral triangle that is inscribed within an isosceles right triangle. The isosceles right triangle serves as the base for the equilateral triangle, whereby one vertex of the equilateral triangle coincides with the right angle vertex of the isosceles right triangle.
This term is derived from the fact that the equilateral triangle formed within the isosceles right triangle is comparatively smaller, or "lesser" in size, when compared to the isosceles triangle itself.
The lessers triangle exhibits several interesting properties due to its unique composition. Firstly, all three sides of the lessers triangle are of the same length, making it an equilateral triangle. Secondly, since the base of the isosceles right triangle measures sqrt(2) times longer than the side of the equilateral triangle, the ratio between their respective side lengths is (√2 : 1). As a result, the lessers triangle possesses an angle of 45 degrees between its side and its hypotenuse.
The lessers triangle finds its applications in various mathematical problems, particularly in the field of geometry and trigonometry. Its properties can be used to derive various formulae and as a fundamental building block in the construction of geometric diagrams.
-
The space between the bellies of the digastric muscle and the hypoglossal nerve.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for LESSERS TRIANGLE
- kessers triangle
- pessers triangle
- oessers triangle
- lwssers triangle
- lsssers triangle
- ldssers triangle
- lrssers triangle
- l4ssers triangle
- l3ssers triangle
- leasers triangle
- lezsers triangle
- lexsers triangle
- ledsers triangle
- leesers triangle
- lewsers triangle
- lesaers triangle
- leszers triangle
- lesxers triangle
- lesders triangle
- leseers triangle
