angle
/ˈæŋ.ɡəl/
ÆŊ · ɡəl (2 syllables)
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Definition
A figure formed by two rays which start from a common point (a plane angle) or by three planes that intersect (a solid angle).
Etymology
From Middle English angle, angul, angule, borrowed from Middle French angle, from Latin angulus, anglus (“corner, remote area”). Cognate with Old High German ancha (“nape of the neck”), Middle High German anke (“joint of the foot, nape of neck”). Doublet of angulus and ankle.
Example Sentences
- "the angle between lines A and B"
- "The angle between lines A and B is π/4 radians, or 45 degrees."
- "The single-imaging optic of the mammalian eye offers some distinct visual advantages. Such lenses can take in photons from a wide range of angles, increasing light sensitivity. They also have high spatial resolution, resolving incoming images in minute detail."
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