saŋkigudak [TRAPEZIUM] (N)

5 instances

saŋkigudak [TRAPEZIUM] N (5x) Old Babylonian wr. saŋ-ki-gud; saŋ-ki-gu₄-da "a geometric shape, trapezium (math.)"

[1] 𒊕𒆠𒄞 saŋ-ki-gud
[2] 𒊕𒆠𒄞𒁕 saŋ-ki-gu₄-da
+ --ke₄=k.e (1x/20%).
PC ED IIIa ED IIIb Ebla OAkk Lag II Ur III OB Post-OB (unknown)
[1] 4
[2] 1

3 distinct forms attested; click to view forms table.

Attested in the following periods:

Old Babylonian (5x/100%)

Senses:

1. a geometric shape, trapezium (math.) (5x/100%)

Akk. pūt alpi.

Bibliography

[2002] J. Høyrup, Lengths Widths Surfaces 46.

[1999] E. Robson, Mesopotamian Mathematics 51 n47.

[1990] A. Kilmer, Artistic Environments 86.

References for all phrases

saŋkigudak[trapezium]

saŋ-ki-gud (OB Nippur Izi Tab.II, 291; MSLSSI, 17-27 i theta, r.e. vi theta1).

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