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anglethe space between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the space between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæŋɡəl/

Korean meaning: 각도, 각

Korean pronunciation: **앵**글

Example Sentences

  • The pizza slice was cut at a perfect 45-degree angle, making it impossible to eat without making a mess.
  • From this angle, you look like a movie star, but from that angle... well, let's stick to this one.
  • The teacher explained how to measure angles using a protractor.

angle

NOUN

//ˈæŋɡəl//

the space between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet

angle concept
💡 Concept

The architect studies the building from every angle before approving the design.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈæŋɡəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈæŋɡəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootangl
Suffix--e

Origin

라틴어 'angulus'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 '구부러진 곳, 모서리'라는 뜻입니다. 고대 그리스어 'ankulos'(구부러진)와도 관련이 있어요.

🎵Rhyme

tanglemanglestrangletriangle
tangle
mangle
strangle
triangle

🔗Collocations

right angle
acute angle
obtuse angle
from every angle
angle of view
camera angle

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The pizza slice was cut at a perfect 45-degree angle, making it impossible to eat without making a mess.

😄 Fun example

From this angle, you look like a movie star, but from that angle... well, let's stick to this one.

The teacher explained how to measure angles using a protractor.

We need to approach this business problem from a creative angle.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

perspectiveviewpointcornerbendslant

Antonyms

straight linedirect approach

Related

angulartrianglegeometrydegreerotate

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