Meaning
A figure formed by two rays which start from a common point (a plane angle) or by three planes that intersect (a solid angle).
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles: