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right angle
noun
: an angle formed by two lines that are perpendicular to each other : an angle that measures 90°
Full Definition of RIGHT ANGLE
: the angle bounded by two lines perpendicular to each other : an angle of 90° or 1⁄2 π radians
— right–an·gled \ˈrīt-ˈaŋ-gəld\ or right–an·gle \-gəl\ adjective
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15th century
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right angle
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Definition of RIGHT ANGLE for Kids
: an angle formed by two lines that are perpendicular to each other : an angle of 90 degrees
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