Right

/หˆษนaษชt/

The meaning and definition of Right, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Of an angle, having a size of 90 degrees, or one quarter of a complete rotation; the angle between two perpendicular lines.
    โ€œThe kitchen counter formed a right angle with the back wall.โ€
  2. Of a geometric figure, incorporating a right angle between edges, faces, axes, etc.
    โ€œa right triangle, a right prism, a right coneโ€
Synonyms correct just conservative right-wing dexter dextral
Antonyms wrong left bowed crooked curved

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