intercept theorem

English

Proper noun

the intercept theorem

1. (geometry) An important elementary theorem about the ratios of various line segments that are created if two rays with a common starting-point are intercepted by a pair of parallels. It is equivalent to the theorem about ratios in similar triangles.

   Synonyms: basic proportionality theorem, side splitter theorem, Thales's theorem

Translations

Translations

• Finnish: Thaleen teoreema
• French: théorème de Thalès (fr) m
• Polish: twierdzenie Talesa n