Definition of Subtend

1. Verb. Be opposite to; of angles and sides, in geometry.

Exact synonyms: Delimit
Generic synonyms: Be

Definition of Subtend

1. v. t. To extend under, or be opposed to; as, the line of a triangle which subtends the right angle; the chord subtends an arc.

Definition of Subtend

1. Verb. (transitive) To extend or stretch underneath or opposite something ¹

2. Verb. (mathematics) To enclose an arc on a circle with an angle ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Subtend

1. to extend under or opposite to [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Subtend

subtaxons
subteam
subteams
subteen
subteenage
subteens
subtegulaneous
subtelomere
subtelomeric
subtemperate
subtemporal
subtenancies
subtenancy
subtenant
subtenants
subtend (current term)
subtended
subtending
subtends
subtense
subtenses
subtepid
subterahertz
subterete
subterfuge
subterfuges
subterm
subterminal
subterminally
subterms

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