Pythagoras Literacy
Name: ______________________ Date: ____________
Write the missing letters on the lines to finish each word.
1.
a
n
g
The space between two lines or planes that intersect
2.
l
e
n
g
The linear extent in space from one end to the other
3.
r
i
h
An abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
4.
i
a
g
o
n
A straight line connecting any two vertices of a polygon that are not adjacent
5.
p
r
p
d
i
c
u
l
a
A straight line at right angles to another line
6.
h
e
o
e
m
A proposition deducible from basic postulates
7.
d
i
s
e
c
t
o
Cutting so as to separate into pieces
8.
p
r
o
a
c
t
o
Drafting instrument used to draw or measure angles
9.
y
p
o
t
n
s
e
The side of a right triangle opposite the right angle
10.
p
y
h
a
o
a
s
Greek philosopher and mathematician who proved the ___ theorem
11.
t
a
d
The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
12.
s
q
u
r
A plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles
13.
r
i
n
l
e
Any of various ___ drafting instruments used to draw straight lines at specified angles
14.
r
t
i
o
l
An integer or a fraction
15.
u
r
d
A consonant produced without sound from the vocal cords
16.
e
a
c
Characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth
17.
p
o
s
t
e
A word that expresses a meaning ___ to the meaning of another word
18.
i
r
a
t
i
o
n
A real number that cannot be expressed as a rational number
19.
d
a
g
r
a
A drawing intended to explain how something works
20.
s
d
e
A place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location