supplementary angle

noun

An angle that, when added to another referenced angle, produces an angle of 180 degrees.

“Angle A is 40°, and its supplementary angle, B, is 140°.”

Meanings

nounsupplementary angle (plural supplementary angles)

plural supplementary angles

  1. geometryAn angle that, when added to another referenced angle, produces an angle of 180 degrees.

    Angle A is 40°, and its supplementary angle, B, is 140°.

Translations

Polish kąt przyległy
  • kąt przyległysupplementary angle
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Chicago

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