Dihedral

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: daɪˈhiːdɹəɫ

Origin

- + hedral + -

Full definition of dihedral

Noun

1. (mathematics) An angle between two plane surfaces
2. (aeronautics) The upward slope of an aircraft's wing
3. (chemistry) The angle between pairs of chemical bonds separated by a third bond

Adjective

1. (mathematics) Consisting of, relating to or contained between two plane surfaces.dihedral angle

Antonyms

• anhedral