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apothem

(ap′ə t̸hem′)

noun

Math. the perpendicular from the center of a regular polygon to any one of its sides

Origin: ModL < apo- + Gr thema, that which is placed: see theme

See apothem in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The perpendicular distance from the center of a regular polygon to any of its sides.

Origin:

Origin: apo-

Origin: + Greek thema, something laid down; see theme

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