Obtuse

English

Etymology

The angle marked β is obtuse (sense 1.2) as it is greater than 90° but less than 180°

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Pronunciation

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Adjective

1. Template:Lb Template:L; not sharp, pointed, or acute in form.
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   1. Template:Lb Blunt, or rounded at the extremity.
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   2. Template:Lb Larger than one, and smaller than two right angles, or more than 90° and less than 180°.

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   3. Template:Lb Template:L, having an obtuse angle.
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2. Intellectually dull or dim-witted.
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3. Of sound, etc.: deadened, muffled, muted.
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4. Template:SenseidIndirect or circuitous.
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Antonyms

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Verb

1. Template:Lb To dull or reduce an emotion or a physical state.
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