Definition:Neusis Construction/Historical Note

Definition
Many of the constructions performed by were neusis constructions.

Some sources suggest that (c. $440$ BCE) was the first to rank compass and straightedge constructions above neusis constructions in importance.

It may have been (c. $430$ BCE) who publicised the principle to use a compass and straightedge construction in preference to a neusis construction whenever possible.

uses compass and straightedge constructions exclusively.

Under, neusis was considered a last resort when all other methods of construction had failed.

By the time of, to use a neusis construction when other methods would work was considered a serious error.