right triangle

/raɪt ˌtraɪˈæŋgəl/
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Definitions of right triangle
  1. noun
    a triangle with one right angle
    synonyms: right-angled triangle
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    antonyms:
    oblique triangle
    a triangle that contains no right angle
    type of:
    triangle, trigon, trilateral
    a three-sided polygon
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