angle
Latincorner, angle
Variants:angleangul
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From Latin angulus (corner, angle), related to Greek ankylos (bent). Forms geometric vocabulary — triangle (three angles), rectangle (right angles), quadrangle (four angles). The everyday word 'angle' also means a point of view or approach. Note: anguish, despite the similar look, comes from a different Latin word (angere, to choke/press tight) and is not part of this family.
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triangle
A three-sided polygon; a triangular percussion instrument
anguish
Severe mental or physical suffering; to feel or cause great pain
rectangular
Having the shape of a rectangle; meeting at right angles
rectangle
A four-sided shape with four right angles
triangular
Shaped like a triangle; involving three parties
quadrangle
A four-sided shape; a rectangular courtyard surrounded by buildings