English Explanatory Dictionary

right angle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Half of the angle formed by a single straight line, equivalent to 90 degrees.
  2. An ∟ character.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-right angle.wav

Word forms

right angle right angles

Etymology

Calque of Latin angulus rectus.

Related words

rectangle right triangle perpendicular square T-square

Derived words

at right angles to right-angled
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