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Euclid's Elements, Book X, Definitions II
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Definitions II

Definition 1.

Given a rational straight line and a binomial, divided into its terms, such that the square on the greater term is greater than the square on the lesser by the square on a straight line commensurable in length with the greater, then, if the greater term is commensurable in length with the rational straight line set out, let the whole be called a first binomial straight line;

Definition 2.

But if the lesser term is commensurable in length with the rational straight line set out, let the whole be called a second binomial;

Definition 3.

And if neither of the terms is commensurable in length with the rational straight line set out, let the whole be called a third binomial.

Definition 4.

Again, if the square on the greater term is greater than the square on the lesser by the square on a straight line incommensurable in length with the greater, then, if the greater term is commensurable in length with the rational straight line set out, let the whole be called a fourth binomial;

Definition 5.

If the lesser, a fifth binomial;

Definition 6.

And, if neither, a sixth binomial.