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.