Pythagorean

(v.)(trans.): to use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for an unknown side of a right triangle. Used mostly in nerd circles.

John: Shoot, how am I going to find the magnitude of this net force vector?
Bob: Dude, just Pythagorean it!

by Stephen Industries February 4, 2009

Pythagorean

Of or relating to the Greek philosopher and mathematician, Pythagoras, and his philosophy

The teacher explained the Pythagorean theorem to students in the geometry class.

by Super Chess Guy March 28, 2023

Pythagorean Theorem

The only geometric theorem that will be used in the real world, primarily by tall people figuring out the best way to sleep in short people beds and TV manufacturers trying to find the largest possible number to put on the box.

Student 1: The pythagorean theorem is actually useful!
Student 2: Really? What's the pissgoreporn theorem?
Student 1: I don't fucking know!

by DrumpfForPOTUS July 30, 2016

Pythagorean Theorem

The Pythagorean Theorem states that if Pedestrian A attempts to cross in front of car B at anything less than a 90 degree perpendicular angle, we can conclude that Pedestrian A is getting cut off.

"John (the model citizen) used the Pythagorean Theorem to determine it was faster to cross the road in a straight line, rather than diagonally."

by Dubslar November 8, 2015

Pythagorean Diet

When math geeks tell others that they eat or use zero animal products like honey, seafood, egg and diary, fish, and meat—named after Pythagoras, the Greek vegetarian mathematician-turned-numerologist.

Alt-right Trumpists and QAnonists never fail to remind each other that Adolf Hitler adhered strictly to a Pythagorean diet during his years-old tyrannical rule, unlike their Insurrectionist-in-Chief boss, who occasionally craves for junk food.

by MathPlus March 4, 2021

Pythagorean Theorem

1. In geometry, a theorem stating that in a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse (the longest side) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides (legs). If the hypotenuse is c units long and the lengths of the legs are a and b, then c2 = a2 + b2. The theorem provides a way of calculating the length of any side of a right triangle if the lengths of the other to sides are known.

2. Something the Scarecrow from The Wizard of Oz was unable to correctly state even after he received his brains from the wizard.

-The Pythagorean Theorem? Who needs it? Some smart little preppy kid who's gonna save the world someday?
-Actually you need it to pass this geometry test asshole! If you don't pass this you stay back another year!

by Sid Barrett August 2, 2007

Pythagorean Theorem

A savage sexual position where the male contorts his body into the shape of a triangle while placing his foot onto the females head. Once in the "Pythagorean Theorem" position, he proceeds to viciously insert his erect phallus into her anus.

"Last night after the club I practiced my knowledge of the pythagorean theorem on a bitch. A2+b2=C2 baby."

by DaveJAKAPythagoras June 13, 2018