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Geometry
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| congruent | identical or equal to |
| line | a straight set of points that extends infinitely in both directions, having length but no width, making it a one-dimensional figure |
| line segment | a part of a straight line that is defined by two distinct endpoints |
| point | an exact location in space with no size, meaning it has no length, width, or depth; it only represents a position and is typically visualized as a dot on a diagram |
| midpoint | A point on a line segment that divides it into two equal parts. |
| segment bisector | line segment that intersects another line segment at its midpoint, effectively dividing the original segment into two equal parts |
| perpendicular bisector | a line that intersects a given line segment at a 90-degree angle and divides the segment into two equal parts at its midpoint |
| angle | the figure formed by two rays sharing a common endpoint |
| right angle | an angle that measures exactly 90 degrees, essentially forming a perfect corner, and is often represented by a small square symbol at the vertex of the angle |
| ray | a part of a line that has one fixed endpoint and extends infinitely in one direction |
| parallel lines | two or more lines that are always the same distance apart and never intersect, even if extended infinitely in both directions |
| perpendicular lines | two lines that intersect each other at a 90-degree angle, also known as a right angle; essentially, they meet at a perfect corne |
| construct | to accurately draw a geometric shape, line, or angle using only a compass and straightedge (ruler), without measuring lengths or angles, following specific steps to create the desired figure precisely |