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vertical angles

pl n
(Mathematics) geometry the pair of equal angles between a pair of intersecting lines; opposite angles. Also called: vertically opposite angles
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ver·ti·cal angles

(vûr′tĭ-kəl)
Two angles formed by two intersecting lines and lying on opposite sides of the point of intersection.
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