Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Greek mathematician Archimedes, especially in the use of mathematical reasoning and proof.

“The archimedean method of proof is complex and relies heavily on geometric principles.”

2. noun

A number, especially a root, of a higher degree than the second, that is not solvable by finite means and has a root of a given degree that is not expressible by radicals.

“The discovery of an archimedean number was a major breakthrough in the field of mathematics.”

3. noun

A mathematical statement or principle attributed to Archimedes, especially one related to the area or volume of geometric figures.

“The archimedean principle of the sum of areas of a triangle can be used to calculate the area of a circle.”