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porism [ˈpɔːrɪzəm]
n (Mathematics) a type of mathematical proposition considered by Euclid, the 3rd century bc Greek mathematician, the meaning of which is now obscure. It is thought to be a proposition affirming the possibility of finding such conditions as will render a certain problem indeterminate or capable of innumerable solutions [from Late Latin porisma, from Greek: deduction, from porizein to deduce, carry; related to Greek poros passage] porismatic [ˌpɔːrɪzˈmætɪk] adj porism Rare. a kind of geometrical proposition of ancient Greek mathematics arising during the investigation of some other proposition either as a corollary or as a condition that will render a certain problem indeterminate. — porismatic, adj. See also: MathematicsWant to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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