Pronunciation: /səbˈtɛnd/
noun the angle formed between two lines or rays that extend from the ends of an arc or chord
A1 The subtend of the angle is 30 degrees.
A2 In geometry, the subtend is the length of the side opposite an angle.
B1 The subtend of the arc is measured in radians.
B2 To calculate the subtend of an angle, you need to know the length of the arc.
C1 The subtend of the triangle can be calculated using trigonometry formulas.
C2 Understanding the subtend of angles is crucial in advanced mathematics.
verb to extend or stretch underneath or across something
A1 The two points subtend an angle of 90 degrees.
A2 In geometry, a line segment subtends an angle between two points.
B1 The tower subtends a certain angle when viewed from a distance.
B2 The arc subtends a specific angle at the center of the circle.
C1 The mountain range subtends a wide angle when seen from the valley below.
C2 The skyscraper subtends an impressive angle against the city skyline.
formal The angle subtended by the two lines is equal to 90 degrees.
informal The lines make an angle of 90 degrees.
slang Those lines form a 90-degree angle.
figurative Their friendship subtends all obstacles.
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