Etymology

right angle

Today it means: Half of the angle formed by a single straight line, equivalent to 90 degrees. Full definition →

Latin angulus rectus
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  1. Latin · calque ofangulus rectus
  2. English todayright angle

Calque of Latin angulus rectus.

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