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In [[geometry]], an '''altitude''' of a figure is a [[cevian]] that is [[perpendicular]] to the side to which it extends. | In [[geometry]], an '''altitude''' of a figure is a [[cevian]] that is [[perpendicular]] to the side to which it extends. | ||
| − | Usually, one is concerned with the altitude (or ''height'') of [[triangle]]s. | + | Usually, one is concerned with the altitude (or ''height'') of [[triangle]]s. In particular, the altitudes of any triangle [[concur]] at a point known as the [[orthocenter]]. |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 14:55, 26 August 2006
In geometry, an altitude of a figure is a cevian that is perpendicular to the side to which it extends.
Usually, one is concerned with the altitude (or height) of triangles. In particular, the altitudes of any triangle concur at a point known as the orthocenter.
See also
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