What is the name for an angle greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees?
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Obtuse angle
The word 'obtuse' comes from the Latin 'obtusus,' meaning blunt or dull. This contrasts with 'acute' (sharp) angles, which are less than 90 degrees.
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