midpoint theorem
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Proper noun
[edit]the midpoint theorem (geometry)
- A theorem stating that if the midpoints of two sides of a triangle are connected, the resulting line segment will be parallel to the third side and have half of its length.
- Synonym: midline theorem
- A theorem stating that the midpoints of parallel chords in a conic are located on a common line.