angles
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B1
/ˈæŋɡəlz/
(angle)
intersection of lines
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angle' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'angulus', where 'angulus' meant 'corner'.
Historical Evolution
'angulus' transformed into the Old French word 'angle', and eventually became the modern English word 'angle'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'corner', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the space between two intersecting lines'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the plural form of 'angle', referring to the space (usually measured in degrees) between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet.
The angles of the triangle add up to 180 degrees.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45