cathetus

== English == === Etymology === From Latin cathetus, from Ancient Greek κάθετος (káthetos, “perpendicular”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈkæ.θɪ.təs/, /kəˈθɪ.təs/ === Noun === cathetus (plural catheti or cathetuses) (geometry) A line perpendicular to a surface (or line); in particular, either of the sides of a right triangle other than its hypotenuse. ==== Synonyms ==== (side of a right triangle): leg ==== Translations ==== === References === Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) === Anagrams === teuchats