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   angle

   /ˈaŋɡl/

   noun

   • 1. the space (usually measured in degrees) between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet: "in any triangle, the longest side is opposite the largest angle"
   • ▪ a corner, especially an external projection or an internal recess of a part of a building or other structure: "a skylight in the angle of the roof" Similar cornerintersectionpointapexcuspnooknicherecesscrookprojection
   • ▪ a measure of the inclination of one line or surface with respect to another: "sloping at an angle of 33° to the horizontal" Similar gradientslantinclinationgeometrical relation
   • ▪ a position from which something is viewed or along which it travels or acts, typically as measured by its inclination from an implicit horizontal or vertical baseline: "from this angle Maggie could not see Naomi's face"
   • 2. a particular way of approaching or considering an issue or problem: "discussing the problems from every conceivable angle" Similar perspectiveway of looking at somethingpoint of viewviewpointstandpointpositionsideaspectslantdirectionapproachoutlooklight
   • 3. each of the four cardinal points of a chart, from which the first, fourth, seventh, and tenth houses extend anticlockwise respectively.
   • 4. angle iron or a similar constructional material made of another metal: "the supporting frame is usually of aluminium angle bolted together"

   verb

   • 1. direct or incline at an angle: "he angled his chair so that he could watch her" Similar tiltslantpointdirectaimturn
   • ▪ move or be inclined at an angle: "still the rain angles down"
   • ▪ present (information) to reflect a particular view or have a particular focus: "angle your answer so that it is relevant to the job for which you are applying" Similar presentslantgive a particular slant toorientskewdistorttwistbias

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin angulus ‘corner’.

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. brilliant.org › wiki › anglesAngles | Brilliant Math & Science Wiki

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   4 days ago · An angle is a geometric shape formed by the intersection of two line segments, lines, or rays. Angles are a measure of rotational distance as contrasted with linear distance. An angle can also be thought of as a fraction of a circle.

3. www.britannica.com › science › trigonometryTrigonometry | Definition, Formulas, Ratios, & Identities

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   Jun 17, 2024 · Trigonometry, the branch of mathematics concerned with specific functions of angles. There are six functions commonly used in trigonometry: sine (sin), cosine (cos), tangent (tan), cotangent (cot), secant (sec), and cosecant (csc). Learn more about trigonometry in this article.

4. www.mometrix.com › academy › anglesAngles - Geometry Review (Video & Practice Questions)

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   Jun 20, 2024 · Transcript FAQs Practice. Hi, and welcome to this video about angles. Let’s start by defining a ray. A ray is a line with a single endpoint that extends infinitely in one direction. If we take this ray and add another ray to it that has the same endpoint, we’ve created an angle.

5. mathsquery.com › geometry › fundamentalsAngle, its Measures and Types of Angle - Maths Query

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   Jun 30, 2024 · Definition of an angle. What are the different types of angles and their measures? Learn about adjacent and congruent angles with examples.

6. www.britannica.com › science › trigonometryTrigonometry - Angles, Triangles, Sines | Britannica

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   Jun 17, 2024 · Trigonometry - Angles, Triangles, Sines: A somewhat more general concept of angle is required for trigonometry than for geometry. An angle A with vertex at V, the initial side of which is VP and the terminal side of which is VQ, is indicated in the figure by the solid circular arc.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Trigonometric_functionsTrigonometric functions - Wikipedia

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   Jul 5, 2024 · In mathematics, the trigonometric functions (also called circular functions, angle functions or goniometric functions) [1] [2] are real functions which relate an angle of a right-angled triangle to ratios of two side lengths.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Sine_and_cosineSine and cosine - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · In mathematics, sine and cosine are trigonometric functions of an angle.

9. mathsquery.com › geometry › fundamentalsVertically Opposite, Alternate & Corresponding Angles

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   Jun 30, 2024 · When two straight lines intersect each other, they form four angles at the point of intersection. Out of four angles the two angles which are directly opposite to each other are called vertically opposite angles. These two vertically opposite angles are always equal.

10. quizlet.com › 173041264 › angle-definitions-flash-cardsANGLE DEFINITIONS Flashcards | Quizlet

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    4 days ago · Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like angle, acute angle, right angle and more.

11. testbook.com › maths › congruent-anglesCongruent Angles: Definition, Meaning, Symbol, Rules,...

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    Jun 17, 2024 · An angle, in particular, is a geometric figure that is formed when two rays meet at a common endpoint, known as the vertex. The two rays are referred to as the arms of the angle. We denote an angle with the symbol ‘∠’. The term 'angle' is derived from the Latin word “Angulus”.