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re-entrant

/riːˈɛn.trənt/

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adjective

C2formalcommontechnical/riːˈɛn.trənt/

Describes an angle or surface that points inward, or a person who re-enters a place or situation.

  • 🇷🇺Описывает угол или поверхность, направленные внутрь, или человека, который повторно входит в место или ситуацию.
  1. Pointing inward C1 formal

    Describing an angle or shape that points inward, rather than outward.

    • The building has a re-entrant corner that creates a small courtyard.
    • In geometry, a re-entrant angle is greater than 180 degrees.
    • The map showed a re-entrant curve in the coastline.

    🇷🇺Входящий внутрь

    Synonyms: concaveincurvedinwardrecessedreflex

    Antonyms: convexoutwardprojectingprotruding

  • more re-entrant comparative form
  • most re-entrant superlative form