Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
corresponding-angles
Noun
/ˌkɔːrɪˈspɒndɪŋ ˈæŋɡəlz/
Definition
Corresponding angles are pairs of angles that are formed when a transversal intersects two parallel lines.
Examples
- When a transversal crosses two parallel lines, each pair of corresponding angles is congruent.
- For example, if two parallel lines are crossed by a transversal, the angle in the top left corner and the angle in the bottom left corner are corresponding angles.
- In geometry, identifying corresponding angles helps in proving that lines are parallel.
Meaning
The angles that are on the same side of the transversal and in corresponding positions relative to the two lines.
Synonyms
- Angle pairs
- Congruent angles
