cathetus

From Latin cathetus, from Ancient Greek κάθετος (káthetos, “perpendicular”).

• IPA^(key): /ˈkæ.θɪ.təs/, /kəˈθɪ.təs/

cathetus (plural catheti or cathetuses)

1. (geometry) A line perpendicular to a surface (or line); in particular, either of the sides of a right triangle other than its hypotenuse.

• (side of a right triangle): leg

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