Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
subtend
verb
/səbˈtɛnd/
Definition
To extend beneath or to support or connect different elements, especially in a geometric or mathematical context.
Examples
- In a triangle, the side opposite to an angle subtends that angle.
- When you look at a mountain, the valley below subtends the height of its peak.
Meaning
In geometry, to subtend a line means that it forms an angle at a specific point, often used to describe how angles relate to their opposite sides.
Synonyms
- extend
- support
- underpin
- connect
