Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Apothem.
How to pronounce apothem:
US
Apothem - as a noun
The perpendicular distance from the center of a circle to a chord of the same circle.
The distance from the center of a regular polygon perpendicular to one of its sides (a special case of the above).
Example Sentences
"The apothem of a regular hexagon is the distance from the center to any side."
"Calculate the apothem of a regular pentagon with a given side length."
"The apothem of a square is equal to half of its side length."
"To find the apothem of an octagon, you need to know the length of the sides."
"The apothem of a regular polygon is always perpendicular to a side."
Word Game Points
Is APOTHEM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, apothem is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
APOTHEM has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is APOTHEM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, apothem is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAPOTHEM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is APOTHEM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, apothem is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAPOTHEM has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
