Definition:Neusis
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Definition
Neusis Ruler
A neusis ruler is a straightedge on which two points have been marked with a specific fixed length between them.
Neusis Construction
A neusis construction is a technique of drawing geometric figures using only a neusis ruler and a compass.
Also known as
The word neusis can also be seen as neuseis.
See the linguistic note.
Linguistic Note
The word neusis is the Greek νεῦσις, which comes from the word νεύειν (neuein) meaning incline towards.
Its plural is νεύσεις (neuseis).