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obtuse angle

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/ɑbˈtus ˈæŋɡəl/
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an angle that measures more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees

  • In a triangle, an obtuse angle is one that is greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees.
  • The clock hands formed an obtuse angle at 2:30, indicating that it was past noon.
  • When two lines intersected, they formed two acute angles and two obtuse angles.
  • The roof of the house had an obtuse angle where two sections met, creating a spacious attic.
  • In geometry class, students learned how to measure and classify acute, right, and obtuse angles.