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Vocabulary Entry
obtuse
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Not sharp or pointed; lacking in quickness or perception.
Example Sentences
"The obtuse angle measured more than 90 degrees."
"His obtuse comments during the meeting showed he didn't fully understand the topic."
"The knife's blade was obtuse, making it difficult to cut through any material."
N
noun
An obtuse angle (greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees).
Example Sentences
"In geometry, an obtuse is always larger than a right angle."
"The obtuse in this triangle is crucial for calculating its area."
"Many students struggle to identify an obtuse when learning about triangle properties."