complementary angle

noun

An angle that, when added to another referenced angle, produces a right angle.

“Angle A is 40°, and its complementary angle, B, is 50°.”

Meanings

nouncomplementary angle (plural complementary angles)

plural complementary angles

  1. geometryAn angle that, when added to another referenced angle, produces a right angle.

    Angle A is 40°, and its complementary angle, B, is 50°.

Translations

Polish kąt dopełniający
  • kąt dopełniającycomplementary angle
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