Angles — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Angles
Angles (noun)
- the figure formed by two lines extending from the same point
- dihedral angle
- a measure of an angle or of the amount of turning necessary to bring one line or plane into coincidence with or parallel to another
- a member of a Germanic people that invaded England along with the Saxons and Jutes in the fifth century a.d. and merged with them to form the Anglo-Saxon peoples
- two angles that add up to 90 degrees
- an angle measuring greater than 0 degrees and less than 90 degrees
- one of a pair of angles with different vertices and on opposite sides of a transversal at its intersection with two other lines:
- one of a pair of angles inside the two intersected lines —called also alternate interior angle
- one of a pair of angles outside the two intersected lines —called also alternate exterior angle
- either of the angles of a triangle that have one side in common with the base
- an angle formed by two radii of a circle
Angles (verb)
- to turn or proceed at an angle
- to turn, move, or direct at an angle
- to present (something, such as a news story) from a particular or prejudiced point of view, slant
- to fish with a hook
- to use artful means to attain an objective
Angles (plural noun)
- any pair of angles each of which is on the same side of one of two lines cut by a transversal and on the same side of the transversal
Angles (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded
"from this angle, that car looks gray, not brown"
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a way of looking at or thinking about something
"what's your angle on the problem?"
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something that curves or is curved
"the road around the peninsula is all angles and hairpin turns"
Angles (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to set or cause to be at an angle
"angle the camera this way and the Leaning Tower of Pisa will look straight"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Angles
The most common words with a similar meaning to Angles:
Near Antonyms of Angles
Word Forms of Angles
Inflections: angled, angling, acute angles
Derived words: angled (adjective)
Origin & Etymology of Angles
Middle English, "corner, recess, two lines extending from the same point," borrowed from Anglo-French angle, aungle, going back to Latin angulus "two lines extending from the same point, corner, nook," going back to Indo-European *h2eng-lo-, *h2eng-elo-, whence also Old Church Slavic ǫgŭlŭ "corner, angle," Russian úgol, genitive uglá, Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian ȕgao, ȕgla, Armenian ankiwn, and perhaps Germanic *ankula-, *ankila- ankle
First known use: 14th century
Words & Phrases Containing Angles
Frequently Asked Questions about Angles
What does "Angles" mean?
"Angles" means the figure formed by two lines extending from the same point. As an a noun, a verb and a plural noun, it is defined as: the figure formed by two lines extending from the same point. It has 4 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Angles"?
Other words for "Angles" include aspects, facets, hands, phases, sides, eye views, outlooks and perspectives. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Angles" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Angles"?
There are 124 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Angles". Common alternatives include aspects, facets, hands, phases, sides, eye views, outlooks, perspectives, shoes and slants.
How do you use "Angles" in a sentence?
Examples of "Angles" in a sentence: "from this angle, that car looks gray, not brown"; "what's your angle on the problem?"; "the road around the peninsula is all angles and hairpin turns".
Is "Angles" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Angles" can be used as a noun, a verb and a plural noun, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Angles"?
"Angles" is pronounced /ˈaŋ-gəl/ and divided into syllables as an·gle.
What is the origin of the word "Angles"?
"Angles" comes from Middle English, "corner, recess, two lines extending from the same point," borrowed from Anglo-French angle, aungle, going back to Latin angulus "two lines extending from the same point, corner, nook," going back to Indo-European *h2eng-lo-, *h2eng-elo-, whence also Old Church Slavic ǫgŭlŭ "corner, angle," Russian úgol, genitive uglá, Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian ȕgao, ȕgla, Armenian ankiwn, and perhaps Germanic *ankula-, *ankila- ankle. First known use: 14th century.
What is another word for "Angles" meaning "a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded"?
When "Angles" (noun) means a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded, synonyms include aspects, facets, hands, phases and sides.