- Euclidean (adj.)
[Euclidean 词源字典]
- 1650s, "of or pertaining to Euclid" (Greek Eukleides), c. 300 B.C.E. geometer of Alexandria. Now often used in contrast to alternative models based on rejection of some of his axioms. His name in Greek means "renowned, glorious," from eu "well" (see eu-) + kleos "fame" (see Clio).[Euclidean etymology, Euclidean origin, 英语词源]