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acute-angled

adjectivetécnico/ɐ.ku.ˈtɐ̃.gu.lu/low

a·cu·tân·gu·lo

Definition

Having all internal angles acute (less than 90 degrees). Applies mainly to triangles.
An equilateral triangle is always acute-angled.
He drew a complex acute-angled polygon.
Common collocations
acute-angled triangleacute-angled polygon

Etymology

Do latim 'acutangulus', de 'acutus' (agudo) + 'angulus' (ângulo).

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