IN MATH: 1. adj. an angle having a measure of (symbol ); a triangle having an angle measuring (see above illustration). EX. Per pendicular lines form right angles.

IN ENGLISH: 1. adj. correct, proper. EX. It's not right for you to worry so much. 2. v. to make correct or proper. EX. He tried to right the wrong he'd done.

APPLICATION: See list 140.

1. What's the supplement of a right angle?


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