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The perpendicular from the center to one of the sides of a regular polygon.

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Usage examples (10)
  • He previously gained points to qualify for the semifinal round by correctly spelling "apothem" and "caponata."
  • When gm is final drop the silent g: apothem, diagram, flem.
  • The slant height or apothem is 5 / 3 or 1.666 ... times the semi-base.
  • How do you find the area of an equilateral traingle with a radius of 12 and an apothem of 6?
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