Pythagorean theorem

relation in Euclidean geometry among the three sides of a right triangle
Intangible theorem Q11518
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Pythagorean theorem

Summary

Pythagorean theorem is a theorem[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Pythagorean theorem's instance of is recorded as theorem[3].
  • Pythagoras is named after Pythagorean theorem[4].
  • Pythagorean theorem is part of list of theorems[5].
  • Pythagorean theorem is part of Pythagoras–Euclid theorems[6].
  • Pythagorean theorem's Commons category is recorded as Pythagorean theorem[7].
  • Pythagorean theorem's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Pythagorean theorem[8].
  • Pythagorean theorem's described at URL is recorded as https://www.geogebra.org/m/ZFTGX57r[9].
  • Pythagorean theorem's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[10].
  • Pythagorean theorem's described by source is recorded as New International Encyclopedia[11].
  • Pythagorean theorem's statement describes is recorded as right triangle[12].
  • Pythagorean theorem's studied by is recorded as Euclidean geometry[13].
  • Pythagorean theorem's permanent duplicated item is recorded as Q110206185[14].
  • Pythagorean theorem's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Wikipedia:List of articles all languages should have[15].
  • Pythagorean theorem's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[16].
  • Pythagorean theorem's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[17].
  • Pythagorean theorem's generalization of is recorded as Pythagorean trigonometric identity[18].
  • Pythagorean theorem's generalization of is recorded as parallel postulate[19].

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Definition and Type

Pythagorean theorem's instance of is recorded as theorem[3].

Origins

Pythagoras is named after Pythagorean theorem[4].

Use and Application

Part of include list of theorems[5] and Pythagoras–Euclid theorems[6], a group[20].

Influence

Things named for Pythagorean theorem include Pythagorean field[21] and Pythagorean triple[22], a mathematical concept[23].

Why It Matters

Pythagorean theorem has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

Entities named for it include Pythagorean field[21] and Pythagorean triple[22], a mathematical concept[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . cut-the-knot.org. Retrieved . cut-the-knot.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [21] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Beegies · 2026-07-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 16d ago · Yirba · 2026-06-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 26d ago · HelloImSteven · 2026-06-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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