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Jyutpingdeon6 gok3
Yaledeuhn gok
Definition
Obtuse angle; an angle greater than ninety degrees and less than one hundred and eighty degrees.
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How it's used
Used primarily in geometry and mathematics contexts to describe angles between ninety and one hundred eighty degrees. While it is a technical term, it is used naturally in school settings or when discussing shapes and diagrams. It contrasts directly with 直角 and 銳角.
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This angle is larger than ninety degrees, it is an obtuse angle.
Are there any obtuse angles in the triangle you drew?
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Common phrases
obtuse triangle
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