Euclidean space

noun — 2 senses

Euclidean space

noun
1

Ordinary n-dimensional space, characterized by an infinite extent along each dimension and a constant distance between any pair of parallel lines.

2

Mathematics, Sciences Any real vector space on which a real-valued inner product (and, consequently, a metric) is defined.

Synonyms
Cartesian space
Hypernyms
Hilbert space, inner product space, real vector space

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