2007-10-30 03:25:01 · 11 answers · asked by Kathie 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Latin quod erat demonstrandum (which was to be demonstrated).
2007-10-30 03:28:09 · answer #1 · answered by Jason 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Q.E.D. is an abbreviation of the Latin phrase "quod erat demonstrandum" (literally, "which was to be demonstrated", and figuratively, "I rest my case"). The phrase is written in its abbreviated form at the end of a mathematical proof or philosophical argument, to signify that the last statement deduced was the one to be demonstrated, so the proof is complete.
OR its also a rock band from Edmonton Alberta Canada.
You pick.
2007-10-30 10:30:49 · answer #2 · answered by RICHARD S 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Quod Erat Demonstandum
"That proves the point"
2007-10-30 10:28:01 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Edit: I have removed my answer as a protest against this loser of a user who has voted down mine and several other legitimate answers, some including links to full dictionary descriptions of the question he asked.
Now if his question is a micky take, it certainly is not obvious but more importantly not even amusing.
So go shove that where the sun don't shine.
2007-10-30 10:28:12 · answer #4 · answered by Blokheed 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
quod erat demonstrandum
which means:
which was to be demonstrated
Normally it's used either in mathematics to demonstrate that a proof is complete or in publication to signify that an arguement is complete or a proof of fact.
2007-10-30 10:29:13 · answer #5 · answered by Ian W 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Quite Easily Done!!
2007-10-30 12:59:56 · answer #6 · answered by richard b 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Quod erat demonstrandum - which was to be demonstrated
2007-10-30 10:30:10 · answer #7 · answered by reggie 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
In Latin it means "that which was to be demonstrated". In trigonometry where you have to prove some theorem you put that at the end after you proved it.
2007-10-30 10:29:06 · answer #8 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
quite evil donkey
2007-11-02 15:41:49 · answer #9 · answered by Mr Cynical 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quick Ejaculation Disorder
2007-10-30 10:27:35 · answer #10 · answered by criminal convictions 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋