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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. | ||
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*[[Geometry]] | *[[Geometry]] | ||
*[[Area]] | *[[Area]] | ||
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Revision as of 10:29, 14 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.
See also
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