symmedian

/sɪmˈmɛdiən/

Definitions

1. noun

A line segment from one vertex of a triangle to the midpoint of the opposite side.

“The symmedian of a triangle can be used to find the length of a side.”

2. noun

A line segment from one vertex of a triangle to the symmedian point of the opposite side.

“The symmedian of a right triangle is a line segment with a specific length.”

Synonyms

  • median
  • midline

Antonyms

  • apex
  • vertex