Associations to the word «Subtend»

Wiktionary

SUBTEND, verb. (transitive) To extend or stretch underneath or opposite something
SUBTEND, verb. (mathematics) To enclose an arc on a circle with an angle

Dictionary definition

SUBTEND, verb. Be opposite to; of angles and sides, in geometry.

Wise words

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Robert Burton