dihedral angle

noun

: a figure formed by two intersecting planes

Illustration of dihedral angle

Illustration of dihedral angle
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Word History

Etymology

di- + -hedral

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dihedral angle was in 1826

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Cite this Entry

“Dihedral angle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dihedral%20angle. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

dihedral angle

noun
di·​he·​dral angle
(ˈ)dī-ˌhē-drəl-
: the angle between two intersecting planes
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