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Synonyms & Similar Words
corner
bend
turn
curve
intersection
junction
point
vertex
apex
corner
nook
cranny
crook
hook
elbow
knee
joint
seam
cusp
tip
edge
border
margin
brink
verge
rim
periphery
circumference
arc
segment
section
Meaning of Angle
The primary meaning of the word "angle" is a point where two lines or edges meet, or a corner.
Definitions
- A point where two lines or edges meet, or a corner
- * A measure of the amount of rotation between two lines or planes
- * A particular way of considering or dealing with something
- * A corner or bend in a road, river, or other continuous feature
Etymology of Angle
The word "angle" comes from Old French "angle", from Latin "angulus", meaning corner or bend, which is derived from the verb "angere", meaning to bend or bow
The word has been used in English since the 13th century to describe a corner or a point where two lines meet
Example Uses
- The architect designed the building with a unique angle to maximize natural light
- * The fisherman cast his line at an angle to catch the fish swimming beneath the surface
- * The detective looked at the case from a different angle to solve the mystery