1. Abbreviation of the Latin phrase "quod erat demonstrandum; literally, "that which was to be demonstrated". Commonly used at the end of mathematical proofs to signify the proof is complete.
2. Modern usage expands it to include the conclusion of any proof and is often used in attempts at ironic humor.
3. Quantum electrodynamics.
2. Modern usage expands it to include the conclusion of any proof and is often used in attempts at ironic humor.
3. Quantum electrodynamics.
1. If A=B and B=C then A=C. Q.E.D.
2. Beckham and Ronaldo move to MLS. MLS attracts more fans and makes more money. More money attracts more quality players. More quality players make USA competitive. USA wins World Cup. Q.E.D.
2. Beckham and Ronaldo move to MLS. MLS attracts more fans and makes more money. More money attracts more quality players. More quality players make USA competitive. USA wins World Cup. Q.E.D.
by Alan the Atheist Alphageek April 30, 2008
by Really Bored July 02, 2005
Abbr. of quod erat demonstrandum, lit. "which was demonstrated";
cf. res ipse loquitur (the thing speaks for itself), circumstantial evidence, the "smoking gun"
cf. res ipse loquitur (the thing speaks for itself), circumstantial evidence, the "smoking gun"
by latlit July 21, 2003
Formally used at the end of mathematical proofs to indicate their completion, informally to indicate an argument has been won. Literally "Which was to be demonstrated" (not just "which was demonstrated").
by CletusInteruptus April 30, 2008
A word used by intellectuals that, apparently, they are quite sensitive about if you translate incorrectly. Causes redness and itching on mathemeticians when misused.
Bert- "Q.E.D. means "quit earning dough." It's what you do when you decide to become a professor, right?
Professor Hubert, PHD- "I hate you, I hate you, I hate you!"
Professor Hubert, PHD- "I hate you, I hate you, I hate you!"
by Doctor Feltgood May 14, 2008
abbreviation for Latin- "Quam Effusio Deleo," or 'How one annhialates enthusiasm, excitement, interest.' when someone uses this term in any form, understand they are trying to put you to sleep and violate you while you drowse, and probably take your wallet, regardless of how smart they sound, that drone you're hearing is only a substitute for the hypnotist's watch.
Professor Blumpkin finished his thesis with "and so you can clearly understand what I have demonstrated. It is simple, Q.E.D. The next thing I knew someone from the back row of the lecture hall was yelling, "Yo, Jimmy, look out" I roused myself to see Blumpkin removing his hand from my crotchal area. "What?" He protested, "I had just dropped my laser pointer, is all."
by Clevelend Steamer, PHD May 11, 2008
actually is "Quad Erat Demonstrandum" and it does mean "which was demonstrated".
Comes at the end of a mathematical proof, usually.
Maddox uses it best.
Comes at the end of a mathematical proof, usually.
Maddox uses it best.
Pirate: "I claim that illegal immigrants should be paid the same wage as americans, you claim you dont want any 'spics, gooks, nips, russians' and lets not forget 'sand niggers' to 'take our jobs for less money' because they 'dont belong here'. Also you said i could 'like your balls'."
Pirate: "Wooo WOOO. Here comes the clue train, last stop is you! Now if companies like Wal-Mart are forced to pay the same wage to illegal immigrants, then any incentives these companies would have had to hire illegal immigrants if effectively destroyed."
KKK member: "Ah, i see. Will you still lick my balls?"
Q.E.D., bitch.
Pirate: "Wooo WOOO. Here comes the clue train, last stop is you! Now if companies like Wal-Mart are forced to pay the same wage to illegal immigrants, then any incentives these companies would have had to hire illegal immigrants if effectively destroyed."
KKK member: "Ah, i see. Will you still lick my balls?"
Q.E.D., bitch.
by gravedigga October 23, 2005