Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
adjacent-angles
Noun
/əˈdʒeɪ.sənt ˈæŋ.ɡəlz/
Definition
Adjacent angles are two angles that share a common vertex and a common side but do not overlap.
Examples
- The two angles at the corner of the room are adjacent angles.
- In a geometric figure, adjacent angles are often labeled for clarity.
- If one angle measures 30 degrees, the adjacent angle could measure 150 degrees, complementary to a straight line.
Meaning
Adjacent angles are formed when two lines intersect and create two angles that are next to each other.
Synonyms
- next to
- neighboring
