Geometry Vocabulary Practice

Front

To separate a line segment into two congruent segments.

Back

bisect

Front

A triangle that has a 90˚ angle.

Back

right triangle

Front

Having the same size and shape.

Back

congruent

Front

Two angles with measures that have a sum of 180˚.

Back

supplementary angles

Front

The length of the line segment between two points.

Back

distance

Front

A polygon with three sides.

Back

triangle

Front

A line that intersects a circle at exactly one point.

Back

tangent

Front

The longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle.

Back

hypotenuse

Front

A pair of angles that are opposite each other when two lines cross.

Back

vertical angles

Front

Angles that add up to 90˚.

Back

complementary angles