angle
/ˈeɪ̯ŋ.ɡəl/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: 4.38 in modern English
6
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A figure formed by two rays which start from a common point (a plane angle) or by three planes that intersect (a solid angle).
noun
The measure of such a figure. In the case of a plane angle, this is the ratio (or proportional to the ratio) of the arc length to the radius of a section of a circle cut by the two rays, centered at their common point. In the case of a solid angle, this is the ratio of the surface area to the square of the radius of the section of a sphere.
noun
A point of view; a perspective of thought.
noun
The focus of a news story.
noun
Example Sentences
- "the angle between lines A and B"
- "The angle between lines A and B is π/4 radians, or 45 degrees."
- "The single-imaging optic of the mammalian eye offers some distinct visual advantages. Such lenses can take in photons from a wide range of angles, increasing light sensitivity. They also have high spatial resolution, resolving incoming images in minute detail."
- "an angle of a building"
- "The horse took off at an angle."
- "For example, if I was trying to repitch an idea to a producer who had already turned it down, I would say something like, "I remember you said you didn't like my idea because there was no women's angle. Well, here's a great one that both of us must have missed during our first conversation.""
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂eng- Proto-Indo-European *h₂engulos Proto-Italic *angulos Latin angulusder. Middle French anglebor. Middle English angle English angle From Middle English angle, angul, angule, borrowed from Middle French angle, from Latin angulus, anglus (“corner, remote area”). Cognate with Old High German ancha (“nape of the neck”), Middle High German anke (“joint of the foot, nape of neck”). Doublet of angulus and ankle.
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Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈeɪ̯ŋ.ɡəl/