Definition:Neusis Construction

Definition
A neusis construction is a technique of drawing geometric figures using only a neusis ruler and a compass.

Also known as
The word neusis can also be seen as neuseis.

Also see

 * Definition:Compass and Straightedge Construction

Linguistic Note
The word neusis us the Greek νεῦσις, which comes from the word νεύειν (neuein) meaning incline towards. Its plural is νεύσεις (neuseis).