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Subtend
see synonyms of subtendVerb
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Subtend
see synonyms of subtendverb (transitive)
1. geometry
to be opposite to and delimit (an angle or side)
2.
(of a bract, stem, etc) to have (a bud or similar part) growing in its axil
3.
to mark off
4.
to underlie; be inherent in
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Subtend
see synonyms of subtend verb transitive
1.
to extend under or be opposite to in position
each side of a triangle subtends the opposite angle
2. Botany
to enclose in an angle, as between a leaf and its stem
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Subtend
see synonyms of subtendtr.v. sub·tend·ed, sub·tend·ing, sub·tends
1. Mathematics To be opposite to and delimit: The side of a triangle subtends the opposite angle.
2. To underlie so as to enclose or surround: flowers subtended by leafy bracts.
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