apothem

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Synonyms: apothegm

Antonyms: apothegm

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|geometry}} The [[perpendicular]] [[distance]] from the [[center]] of a [[circle]] to a [[chord]] of the same circle.
2. {{lb|en|geometry}} The distance from the center of a [[regular polygon]] perpendicular to one of its sides (a special case of the above).

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