What Is the Opposite Angle

Opposite Angles. Opposite Angles. Opposite angles are non-adjacent angles formed by two intersecting lines. Opposite angles are congruent (equal in measure). Examples.

What is opposite angle example?

For example, if two lines intersect and make an angle, say X=45°, then its opposite angle is also equal to 45°. And the angle adjacent to angle X will be equal to 180 – 45 = 135°. When two lines meet at a point in a plane, they are known as intersecting lines.

What opposite means?

Adjective. opposite, contradictory, contrary, antithetical mean being so far apart as to be or seem irreconcilable. opposite applies to things in sharp contrast or in conflict.