dependent angle
[/dɪˈpɛndənt ˈæŋɡəl/]
nounpl: dependent angles
ângulo dependente
1. An angle whose measure or value is determined by or relies upon another angle or geometric figure; an angle that changes in relation to changes in another angle
In the triangle, the dependent angle changes as the base angle is modified.
No triângulo, o ângulo dependente muda conforme o ângulo da base é modificado.
2. In mathematics and geometry, an angle that is not independent but is functionally related to one or more other angles in a geometric configuration
The dependent angle in this quadrilateral is determined by the other three angles.
O ângulo dependente neste quadrilátero é determinado pelos outros três ângulos.
This is primarily a technical mathematical term used in geometry courses and mathematical education in both Brazil and the United States. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation but is standard in academic and technical contexts.
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