Definition:Prism/Lateral Edge

Definition

The lateral edges of a prism are the edges which join the vertices of the lateral faces.

In the above diagram, the edges $AF, BG, CH, DI$ and $EJ$ are the lateral edges of the prism.

Also see

• Definition:Base of Prism
• Definition:Lateral Face of Prism

Sources

• 1998: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): prism
• 2008: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (4th ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): prism