The Pythagorean Theorem Word Search
Play a The Pythagorean Theorem word search free online. We built the 12-word list around the terms and ideas of a school subject, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: PYTHAGOREAN, THEOREM, RIGHT, TRIANGLE, HYPOTENUSE, SQUARE, AREA, PERIMETER, ACUTE, OBTUSE, GEOMETRY, ALGEBRA.
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The Pythagorean Theorem word list, defined
- THEOREM /ˈθiərəm/ · noun
- A statement or proposition that has been rigorously proved to be true, typically using a combination of logical reasoning and mathematical operations. Related: proposition, lemma, axiom, principle.
- RIGHT /raɪt/ · adjective, adverb, noun
- Having a correct or acceptable quality; conforming to a standard or norm. Used to indicate direction or position, especially to the east or south. Related: correct, proper, exact, accurate.
- TRIANGLE /ˈtraɪəngl/ · noun
- A polygon with three sides and three angles, or a shape resembling this. A three-sided shape. Related: polygon, trilateral, three-sided, pyramid.
- HYPOTENUSE /haɪpəˈtɛnjuːs/ · noun
- The side opposite the right angle in a right-angled triangle, which is always the longest side. Related: longest side, main diagonal.
- SQUARE /skweer/ · noun, verb, adjective
- A four-sided shape with equal sides and right angles. To make or become angular or harsh. Related: rectangle, quadrangle, angular, harsh.
- AREA /ˈɛəriə/ · noun
- A part or extent of a surface, region, or space; also, a particular subject, field of activity, or domain of interest. Related: zone, region, district, territory.
- PERIMETER /ˈpɛrɪmɪtər/ · noun
- The distance around a two-dimensional shape, or the distance around the outside of a three-dimensional object. The length of a line that bounds a shape or area. Related: boundary, circumference, outline, surroundings.
- ACUTE /əˈkjuːt/ · adjective
- (Of a quality or feeling) intense and sharp; keenly perceptive or penetrating. (Of an illness or problem) severe and of sudden onset, as opposed to chronic. Related: sharp, keen, severe, intense.
- OBTUSE /ɒbˈtuːs/ · adjective
- Having a wide angle; not sharp or pointed. Lacking quickness of mind or perception. Related: dull, blunt, stupid, dense.
- GEOMETRY /ˈdʒiːəmɪtri/ · noun
- The branch of mathematics concerned with the properties and relations of points, lines, surfaces, and solids. Related: mathematics, topology, trigonometry, calculus.
- ALGEBRA /ˈæl.dʒɪ.brə/ · noun
- The branch of mathematics dealing with symbols and the rules for manipulating them to represent and solve equations and relationships between quantities. Related: mathematics, arithmetic, calculus, geometry.
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