Angle
/ˈæŋɡəl/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe space (usually measured in degrees) between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet.
/ˈæŋɡəl/
A point where two lines or surfaces meet.
The carpenter measured the angle of the cut.
💡 Simply: Where two lines meet.
More Examples
The sun's angle changed throughout the day.
How It's Used
"The triangle has three angles."
"The angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection."
A viewpoint or perspective.
/ˈæŋɡəl/
A particular way of looking at something.
We need to approach this from a different angle.
💡 Simply: A way of seeing something.
More Examples
He considered the situation from every conceivable angle.
How It's Used
"Try looking at the problem from a different angle."
Idioms & expressions
at an angle
Not straight; slanted.
"The shelf was attached at an angle."
From Old French angle, from Latin angulus "corner, angle," of uncertain origin, possibly related to Proto-Indo-European *ank- "to bend."
The word 'angle' has been used in mathematical contexts since antiquity, reflecting its fundamental importance in geometry.
Memory tip
Think of an 'angel' with wings forming an angle.