subtend

IPA: sˈʌbtɛnd

verb

  • (transitive, mathematics) To use an angle to delimit (mark off, enclose) part of a straight or curved line, for example an arc or the opposite side of a triangle.
  • (transitive, also mathematics) To extend or stretch opposite something; to be part of a straight or curved line that is opposite to and delimits an angle.
  • (transitive, mathematics) To form the central angle of a circle underneath an arc
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Examples of "subtend" in Sentences

  • Who is he subtending
  • He subtends people nicely.
  • It is her job to subtend people.
  • The teachers subtend parents nicely.
  • They were told to subtend nicely to clients.
  • The businessman subtends thousands of people.
  • Isn't it difficult to subtend lots of people
  • She is good at subtending many people at once.
  • Bracts may subtend the two lateral flowers or may be absent.
  • Bracteoles occasionally subtend the pedicels, but they are usually absent.

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