parallel postulate

noun Geometry.

the axiom in Euclidean geometry that only one line can be drawn through a given point so that the line is parallel to a given line that does not contain the point.
Also called parallel axiom.

Words nearby parallel postulate

parallel motion, parallel of altitude, parallel of latitude, parallel play, parallel port, parallel postulate, parallel processing, parallel projection, parallel resonance, parallel ruler, parallel rulers

Example sentences from the Web for parallel axiom

  • It consists of results arrived at by geometers in seeking a proof of the parallel-postulate.

    The Mystery of Space |Robert T. Browne

  • The last published work of Saccheri was a recital of his endeavors at demonstrating the parallel-postulate.

    The Mystery of Space |Robert T. Browne

Scientific definitions for parallel axiom

parallel postulate

See under Euclidean.