angulus
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A corner in a building, map, or shape
- noun
- /ˈæŋɡjələs/
- Specialized
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ángulo
- The sculpture fit perfectly into the angulus formed by the two walls.
Examples
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The architect designed a unique angulus at the entrance of the building.
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In ancient maps, each angulus of the city walls was carefully marked.
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The angulus is sharp.
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Look at that angulus!
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The architect designed a unique angulus at the entrance of the building.
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The sculpture fit perfectly into the angulus formed by the two walls.
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In ancient maps, each angulus of the city walls was carefully marked.
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word angulus comes from Latin and means 'corner' or 'angle'. It is the same root as English angle, so it naturally names a corner in buildings, maps, or shapes.