right triangle
English
editNoun
editright triangle (plural right triangles)
- (geometry) A triangle having a right angle as one of its interior angles.
Usage notes
edit- right triangle is probably the more common term in the US, while right-angled triangle is probably the more common term in the UK.
Synonyms
edit- right-angled triangle (see usage note below)
Meronyms
editTranslations
edita triangle having a right angle as one of its interior angles