A diagram of a right triangle labeled with the terms hypotenuse, opposite, and adjacent. The diagram includes the trigonometric ratios sine, cosine, and tangent, showing their respective formulas.

Diagram of a right triangle with labels for hypotenuse, opposite, and adjacent, including trigonometric formulas for sine, cosine, and tangent.

Hypotenuse

Category: Geometry Date: November 16, 2024

What is the Hypotenuse?

The hypotenuse in geometry is the longest side of a right triangle, located opposite the right angle.