Geometry Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle

Geometry Vocabulary

Each answer is a term used frequently in the study of Geometry. Clues are in the form of definitions, theorems or examples.

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a segment, ray or line that divides another segment or angle into two equal parts

an angle whose measure is greater than 90� but less than 180�

the side opposite the 90� angle in a right triangle

an example that disproves the rule

an angle whose measure is less than 90�

a=b and b=c, therefore a=c

angle formed by two congruent sides in an isosceles triangle

AB + BC = AC

two angles whose sides are opposite rays

when two lines are cut by a transversal, angle pairs that are between the two lines

when two lines are cut by a transversal, angle pairs that are on opposite sides of the transversal

triangle in which all three angles are equal

when two lines are cut by a transversal, angle pairs that are above or below the two lines

equal angles in an isosceles triangle

the constant rate of change applied in linear equations

segments, lines or rays that intersect at 90� angles

triangle in which all three sides are equal

when 2 angles have a sum equal to 90�

similar in shape and equal in measure

the point at which two lines, rays or segments intersect

when two lines are cut by a transversal, angle pairs that are in the same position relative to the transversal

segments, lines or rays that have the same slope and will not intersect

When 3 or more points lie along the same line

triangle in which there are no equal sides

triangle in which two sides are the same length

a line which intersects a system of two or more lines

an angle that measures exactly 90�

two angles that have a common side and common vertex, but not common interior points

two adjacent angles that combine to form a straight angle or line

when 2 angles have a sum equal to 180�

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