Angles: meaning, definitions and examples

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angles

 

[ หˆรฆล‹ษกษ™lz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geometry

Angles are the space between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet. Angles are measured in degrees.

Synonyms

corner, intersection, vertex

Examples of usage

  • The angle between two walls is 90 degrees.
  • She adjusted the angle of the mirror to get a better view.
Context #2 | Noun

mathematics

In trigonometry, an angle is a figure formed by two rays, called the sides of the angle, sharing a common endpoint, called the vertex of the angle.

Synonyms

inclination, slope, tilt

Examples of usage

  • The angle of elevation of the sun is 45 degrees.
  • He calculated the angles of the triangle using trigonometric functions.
Context #3 | Noun

informal

In informal language, 'angles' can refer to perspective, viewpoint, or approach towards a situation or problem.

Synonyms

approach, perspective, viewpoint

Examples of usage

  • She has a different angle on the issue.
  • Let's consider this problem from a new angle.

Translations

Translations of the word "angles" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รขngulos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Winkel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sudut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kฤ…ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ง’ๅบฆ (ใ‹ใใฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท angles

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รกngulos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ๋„ (gakdo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒูˆุงูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบhly

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uhly

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ง’ๅบฆ (jiวŽodรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ koti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ horn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั€ั‹ัˆั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒฃแƒ—แƒฎแƒ”แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bucaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รกngulos

Etymology

The word 'angles' originates from the Latin word 'angulus', meaning 'corner' or 'angle'. The concept of angles has been studied since ancient times, with early references found in the works of Greek mathematicians. The use of angles is fundamental in geometry, trigonometry, and various other fields of mathematics.

See also: angled, angleworm, Anglicize, angling, angular.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,595, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.