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.