Kathete

dieNoun

cathetus; leg (of a right triangle).

English translations

01
leg of a right triangle
02
catheter

Word details

German meaning: Eine Kathete ist eine der beiden Seiten eines rechtwinkligen Dreiecks, die den rechten Winkel bilden.
English meaning: A leg is one of the two sides of a right triangle that form the right angle.
Synonym: Dreiecksseite
German example: Die Länge der Kathete beträgt 3 cm.
English example: The length of the leg is 3 cm.
Type: Noun
Article: die
Singular Form: die Kathete
Plural Form: die Katheten

Katheter
A catheter is a thin tube inserted into the body to drain fluids or administer medication.
Kosinus
cosine
Tangens
Tangent
Sinus
The sine is a trigonometric function that represents the ratio of the opposite side to the hypotenuse in a right-angled triangle.

Example sentences with “Kathete”

Die Kathete ist kürzer als die Hypotenuse. (The cathetus is shorter than the hypotenuse.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Kathete' feminine?

Yes, it is feminine (die Kathete).