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hypotenuse Antonyms
Opposite of hypotenuse
Pinning down the opposite of hypotenuse requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
In geometry, the longest side of a right-angled triangle, located directly opposite the right angle.
Usage Example
"Using the Pythagorean theorem, the students calculated the length of the cathetus from the two shorter sides."
Strongest
cathetus
Strong
leg
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Hypotenuse. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/hypotenuse