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right angle

 
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–noun
the angle formed by two radii of a circle that are drawn to the extremities of an arc equal to one quarter of the circle; the angle formed by two perpendicular lines that intersect; an angle of 90°.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME

Related forms:
right-angled, adjective
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right-an·gled   (rīt'āng'gəld)
adj.  Forming or containing one or more right angles: a right-angled bend.
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Cultural Dictionary

right angle

An angle measuring ninety degrees, formed by the intersection of two perpendicular lines. (Compare acute angle and obtuse angle.)

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Science Dictionary
right angle   (rīt)  Pronunciation Key 
An angle having a measure of 90°.
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