subtend in English
verb
1
(of a line, arc, or figure) form (an angle) at a particular point when straight lines from its extremities are joined at that point.
The radian is a unit which connects the radius of an arc, the length of the arc and the angle subtended by the arc.
2
(of a bract) extend under (a flower) so as to support or enfold it.
All flowers are subtended by a bract and two bracteoles.
verb
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1. This right here is the arc that they're both going to subtend.
2. Hence, all inscribed angles that subtend the same arc (pink) are equal.
3. In the daisy family the numerous bracts which subtend the inflorescence are known as an involucre.