# Varignon's theorem

> English word · Proper noun

## Definitions
1. A statement in Euclidean geometry that deals with the construction of a particular parallelogram (the Varignon parallelogram) from an arbitrary quadrilateral.
2. A theorem stating that the torque of a resultant of two concurrent forces about any point is equal to the algebraic sum of the torques of its components about the same point.

## Etymology
Named after French mathematician Pierre Varignon.

## Source
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