ANGULAR UNIT Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase angular unit. (close relations)
Definition of ANGULAR UNIT
Best Alternative Words for ANGULAR UNIT
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arc | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field • a continuous portion of a circle • something curved in shape verb • form an arch or curve | ||||||||
circle | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point • an unofficial association of people or groups • something approximating the shape of a circle • movement once around a course • a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island • street names for flunitrazepam • a curved section or tier of seats in a hall or theater or opera house; usually the first tier above the orchestra • any circular or rotating mechanism verb • travel around something • move in a circular path above (someone or something) • form or draw a circle around | ||||||||
degree | nounn | |||||||
noun • a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality • a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process • an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study • a measure for arcs and angles • the highest power of a term or variable • a unit of temperature on a specified scale • the seriousness of something (e.g., a burn or crime) | ||||||||
grad | nounn | |||||||
noun • one-hundredth of a right angle • a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university) | ||||||||
minute | nounn | |||||||
noun • a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour • an indefinitely short time • a particular point in time • a unit of angular distance equal to a 60th of a degree • a short note • distance measured by the time taken to cover it adjective satellite • infinitely or immeasurably small • characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination | ||||||||
octant | nounn | |||||||
noun • a measuring instrument for measuring angles to a celestial body; similar to a sextant but with 45 degree calibration | ||||||||
quadrant | nounn | |||||||
noun • a quarter of the circumference of a circle • any of the four areas into which a plane is divided by two orthogonal coordinate axes • the area enclosed by two perpendicular radii of a circle • a measuring instrument for measuring altitude of heavenly bodies | ||||||||
radian | nounn | |||||||
noun • the unit of plane angle adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to the angle at the center of a circle subtended by an arc equal in length to the radius (approximately 57.295 degrees) | ||||||||
revolution | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving • the overthrow of a government by those who are governed • a single complete turn (axial or orbital) | ||||||||
second | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first noun • 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites • an indefinitely short time • the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield • a particular point in time • following the first in an ordering or series • a 60th part of a minute of arc • the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match • a speech seconding a motion • the gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle • merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name adverb • in the second place adjective satellite • coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude verb • give support or one's approval to • transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment | ||||||||
sextant | nounn | |||||||
noun • a unit of angular distance equal to 60 degrees • a measuring instrument for measuring the angular distance between celestial objects; resembles an octant | ||||||||
turn | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a circular segment of a curve • the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course • (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession • an unforeseen development • a movement in a new direction • the act of turning away or in the opposite direction • turning or twisting around (in place) • a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else) • (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive • a short performance that is part of a longer program • a favor for someone • taking a short walk out and back verb • to change orientation or direction • undergo a transformation or a change of position or action • undergo a change or development • cause to move around or rotate • change to the contrary • pass to the other side of • pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become • let (something) fall or spill from a container • move around an axis or a center • cause to move around a center so as to show another side of • to send or let go • to break and turn over earth especially with a plow • shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel • change color • twist suddenly so as to sprain • cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics • accomplish by rotating • get by buying and selling • cause to move along an axis or into a new direction • channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something • cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form • alter the functioning or setting of • direct at someone • have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to • go sour or spoil • become officially one year older |