Definition:Euclid's Definitions - Book I/5 - Surface

Definition

In the words of Euclid:

A surface is that which has length and breadth only.

(The Elements: Book $\text{I}$: Definition $5$)

Sources

• 1926: Sir Thomas L. Heath: Euclid: The Thirteen Books of The Elements: Volume 1 (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): Book $\text{I}$. Definitions