noun

angle

angle, corner, viewpoint, perspective

A square has four right angles.

A square has four right angles.

Let's look at the problem from a new angle.

Let's look at the problem from a new angle.

((a/an)) ((adjective)) angle a particular type of angle A right angle is 90 degrees.

from ((a/an)) ((adjective)) angle from a particular viewpoint Let's look at it from a different angle.

Synonyms: corner, perspective, viewpoint

From Latin 'angulus' meaning 'corner'. It's related to the word 'ankle'.

Think of a 'triangle' which has three 'angles'. This connects it to the geometric meaning.

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