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hy·pot·e·nuse (hy·poth·e·nuse)
 hypotenuse (hypothenuse)
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- pronunciation:
- haI
pa
t
nus
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
in a right triangle, the side opposite the right angle.
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adjective + (n.)hypotenuse (hypothenuse)
converging, corresponding, mathematical, narrative, rear, right
verb + (n.)hypotenuse (hypothenuse)
align, equal, form, shoulder, situate, square
noun + (n.)hypotenuse (hypothenuse)
canopy, fracture, quadrant, side, square, sum, triangle
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The word hypotenuse
contains the following part:
hyp-, hypo-
Greek
prefix
that means under, below, less
  Example words:
hyphen, hypoblast, hypochlorous acid, hypochondria, hypochondrium, hypocotyl, hypodermic, hypodermis, hypoglycemia, hypogynous, hypolimnion, hypophysis, hypoplasia, hypostasis, hypotension, hypotenuse, hypothalamus, hypothermia, hypothesis, hypothetical, hypothyroidism
- synonyms:
- sub-
- antonyms:
- hyper-, super-, supra-
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