pons as·i·no·rum (p nz  s  -nôrm, -n rm)n. A problem that severely tests the ability of an inexperienced person. [New Latin p ns asinrum, bridge of fools (nickname of the Fifth Proposition in the Elements of Euclid, due to its difficulty) : Latin pns, bridge + Latin asinrum, genitive pl. of asinus, ass, fool.] |
pons asinorum [ˌæsɪˈnɔːrəm]
n
(Mathematics) the geometric proposition that the angles opposite the two equal sides of an isosceles triangle are equal
[Latin: bridge of asses, referring originally to the fifth proposition of the first book of Euclid, which was considered difficult for students to learn]
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| Noun | 1. | pons asinorum - a problem that severely tests the ability of an inexperienced person problem - a question raised for consideration or solution; "our homework consisted of ten problems to solve" |
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