Definition:Median of Triangle

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This page is about Median of Triangle. For other uses, see Median.

Definition

Let $\triangle ABC$ be a triangle.

MedianOfTriangle.png

A median is a cevian which bisects the opposite.


In the above diagram, $CD$ is a median.


Also known as

Some sources refer to the median of a triangle as a midline, but this term is also used for a different concept.


Also see

  • Results about Medians of Triangles can be found here.


Sources