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Math terms and their definitions: geometry
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Line | A length that goes in two opposite directions without end |
| Ray | Has one endpoint and goes without end in one direction |
| Line Segment | A part of line with two endpoints |
| Plane | A flat surface that extends without end |
| Parallel Lines | Lines that never meet |
| Intersecting Lines | Lines that meet at a point |
| Angle | Formed by two rays with the same endpoint |
| Vertex | Point of intersection of the sides of an angle |
| Protracter | Tool to measure and draw angles |
| Degrees | Unit of measure for angles |
| Right Angle | Measures exactly 90 degrees |
| Acute Angle | Less than 90 degrees |
| Obtuse Angle | More than 90 degrees |
| Straight Angle | Measures exactly 180 degrees, a straight line |
| Complementary Angles | Add up to 90 degrees |
| Supplementary Angles | Add up to 180 degrees |
| Vertical Angles | Angles opposite each other when two lines intersect |