SUBTENDED
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of SUBTENDED
To use an angle to delimit (mark off, enclose) part of a straight or curved line, for example an arc or the opposite side of a triangle.
(also mathematics) To extend or stretch opposite something; to be part of a straight or curved line that is opposite to and delimits an angle.
"A hypotenuse subtends the right angle of a right triangle."
To form the central angle of a circle underneath an arc
"The points A and B on the circumference form the arc AB, which subtends the central angle θ."
Examples of SUBTENDED in a Sentence
- "A hypotenuse subtends the right angle of a right triangle."
- "The points A and B on the circumference form the arc AB, which subtends the central angle θ."
Word Details
Is SUBTENDED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SUBTENDED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SUBTENDED uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SUBTENDED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | u | b | t | e | n | d | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SUBTENDED
100 words from the letters in SUBTENDED
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How to Use SUBTENDED in Word Games
SUBTENDED is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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