Definition:Geometry/Linguistic Note

Linguistic Note on Geometry

The word geometry derives from the Greek words meaning Earth and measure, suggesting that the discipline arose from the need to measure land.

Sources

• 1944: Alfred E. Holbrow: Geometrical Drawing (12th ed.) ... (next): Section $\text I$. Introduction
• 1992: George F. Simmons: Calculus Gems ... (previous) ... (next): Chapter $\text {B}.1$: The Pythagorean Theorem