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- verb geometry To
construct asquare with the same area as a given circle by using only a finite number of steps withcompass andstraightedge . - verb To
solve a famously difficult or impossible problem.
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slumry commented on the word square the circle
to attempt the impossible
July 3, 2007
reesetee commented on the word square the circle
I like to think we all do this on occasion. :-)
July 3, 2007
kad commented on the word square the circle
it's already been done. the result is the squircle.
July 3, 2007
slumry commented on the word square the circle
So true, reesetee. We also tilt at windmills.
July 3, 2007
reesetee commented on the word square the circle
I've always loved that image, slumry. And kad--a squircle sounds rather painful. ;-)
July 3, 2007
slumry commented on the word square the circle
Yes, like forcing a round peg into a square hole. Ouch!
July 3, 2007
reesetee commented on the word square the circle
Or worse, a square peg into a round hole. ;-)
July 3, 2007
slumry commented on the word square the circle
You are right! Ouch, ouch.
July 3, 2007