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rechtwinklig

right-angled, perpendicular

adjective REKHT-ving-likh Rare
Numbers & Measures Mathematics

Usage Note

rechtwinklig describes a shape or intersection that forms a 90-degree angle. It is a standard adjective in geometry lessons. The variant rechtwinkelig is equally correct but slightly less common in modern usage.

Examples

"Das Dreieck ist rechtwinklig, weil ein Winkel genau 90 Grad beträgt."

Natural Translation

The triangle is right-angled because one angle is exactly 90 degrees.

Literal Translation

The triangle is right-angled because one angle amounts to exactly 90 degrees.

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