midpoint theorem

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Proper noun

1. A theorem stating that if the midpoints of two sides of a [[triangle]] are connected, the resulting line segment will be [[parallel]] to the third side and have half of its length.
2. A theorem stating that the midpoints of parallel [[chord]]s in a [[conic]] are located on a common line.

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