quod erat demonstrandum

Latin phrase

quod erat de·​mon·​stran·​dum ˌkwȯd-ˈer-ˌät-ˌde-mən-ˈstran-dəm How to pronounce quod erat demonstrandum (audio)
-ˌdā-ˌmȯn-ˈsträn-ˌdu̇m
: which (is what) was to be shown (originally)
abbreviation QED
used at the end of a logical or mathematical proof

Dictionary Entries Near quod erat demonstrandum

Cite this Entry

“Quod erat demonstrandum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quod%20erat%20demonstrandum. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!