vertical angle
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vertical angle
n.
Either of two angles formed by two intersecting lines and lying on opposite sides of the point of intersection.
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ver′tical an′gle
n.
one of two opposite and equal angles formed by the intersection of two lines.
[1565–75]
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Noun | 1. | vertical angle - either of two equal and opposite angles formed by the intersection of two straight lines angle - the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians |
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