Reentrant (Adjective)
Meaning
(of angles) pointing inward; "a polygon with re-entrant angles".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- A reentrant angle is an angle in a polygon that points inward, creating a 'dent' in the shape.
- The mathematician spent hours studying the properties of the reentrant angles in the complex polygon.
- Reentrant angles can create challenges when calculating the perimeter of an irregular shape.
- In the geometric figure, the presence of reentrant angles significantly altered its overall symmetry.
- The unique properties of reentrant angles make them an essential component of various architectural designs.