Equidistant - GCSE Maths Definition

Equidistant means being at the same distance from two or more points. Imagine you have a straight line and place two points on it. If you have another point that is exactly the same distance from both of these points, then it is equidistant. This concept is important in maths, especially in geometry, when you look at shapes and figures. For example, if you have a triangle, the point that is equidistant from all three corners of the triangle is called the circumcentre. Understanding equidistant points helps with solving problems about symmetry and balance in shapes.