A point is a dimensionless figure ; or an indivisible part of space. A line is a point continued, and a figure of one capacity, namely, length. A superficies is a figure of two dimensions, namely, length and breadth. A solid is a figure of three dimensions,... Mathematics: Compiled from the Best Authors and Intended to be the Text-book ... - Page 379 1801 - 426 pages Full view -
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