obtuse angle

noun
1.
an angle greater than 90° but less than 180°.
Origin of obtuse angle
1560-70
Related forms
obtuse-angled, obtuse-angular
[uh b-toos-ang-gyuh-ler, -tyoos] /əbˈtusˈæŋ gyə lər, -ˈtyus/ (Show IPA), adjective
Examples from the web for obtuse angle
  • At that point where the course suddenly alters to the northward an obtuse angle is formed.
  • The lips are plicate, the two halves of the lower lip joining at an obtuse angle.
  • The lower lip forms an obtuse angle to straight margin.
  • The wing brace dimensions will only vary on the wing with obtuse angle.
obtuse angle in Science
obtuse angle
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An angle whose measure is between 90° and 180°. Compare acute angle.
obtuse angle in Culture

obtuse angle definition


An angle that measures more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees. (Compare acute angle and right angle.)