Points are considered fundamental objects in Euclidean

geometry. They have been defined in a variety of ways,

including Euclid's definition as 'that which has no part'[31]
and through the use of algebra or nested sets.[32] In many
areas of geometry, such as analytic geometry, differential
geometry, and topology, all objects are considered to be
built up from points. However, there has been some study
of geometry without reference to points.[33]
Lines[edit]
Main article: Line (geometry)
Euclid described a line as "breadthless length" which "lies
equally with respect to the points on itself".[31] In modern
mathematics, given the multitude of geometries, the
concept of a line is closely tied to the way the geometry is
described. For instance, in analytic geometry, a line in the
plane is often defined as the set of points whose
coordinates satisfy a given linear equation,[34] but in a
more abstract setting, such as incidence geometry, a line
may be an independent object, distinct from the set of
points which lie on it.[35] In differential geometry, a geodesic
is a generalization of the notion of a line to curved spaces
.[36]