subtending Definition
to be opposite to and touching the ends of a line segment or an angle.
Using subtending: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "subtending" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The angle subtended by the arc is equal to the angle subtended by the chord.
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The diameter subtends a right angle at any point on the circumference of a circle.
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The angle subtended by the object is proportional to its size.
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Summary: subtending in Brief
The verb 'subtending' [səbˈtɛndɪŋ] refers to the act of being opposite to and touching the ends of a line segment or an angle. It is used in geometry to describe the relationship between angles and line segments, as in 'The angle subtended by the arc is equal to the angle subtended by the chord.'
