Term
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Definition/ Description
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Point
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A location in space - a dot on a piece of paper
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Line
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Connects two points via the shortest path and continues indefinitely (forever) in both directions
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Line Segment
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Part of a line between two points
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Perpendicular Line Segment
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Line Segments that intersect (cross) at an angle of 90°
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Parallel Line Segments
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Line segments that never intersect (they are always the same distance apart)
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Right Angle
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An angle that measures 90°
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Acute Angle
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An angle that measures less than 90°
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Obtuse Angle
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An angle that measures more than 90°
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Vertex
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Point at which two line segments intersect (forming an angle)
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