Function Entry: SQRT

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Function Entry: SQRT

Name

sqrt

Class

Function

Syntax

(sqrt num)

Arguments and Values

  • num: integer or real, a non-negative number.

Description

Returns the square root of num as a real number.

Return Values

A real number.

Side Effects

None.

Examples

  • (sqrt 4) returns 2.0.
  • (sqrt 2.0) returns 1.41421.

Availability

  • AutoCAD 2026: documented.
  • BricsCAD V26: presumed compatible.
  • Status: AutoCAD documented; BricsCAD presumed-both pending Phase 4 verification.