Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
acute-angle
noun
/əˈkjuːt ˈæŋɡl/
Definition
An acute angle is an angle that is less than 90 degrees.
Examples
- The corner of a triangle can be an acute angle if it is less than 90 degrees.
- When measuring angles, make sure to identify acute angles for precise calculations.
Meaning
In geometry, an acute angle is any angle that measures between 0 degrees and 90 degrees, making it sharp and pointed, unlike larger angles which appear more open.
Synonyms
- sharp angle
- pointed angle
