Definition: Something that lies next to something else, especially the side of a right triangle that is neither the hypotenuse nor the opposite.
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a peek,
At a word today, nice and sleek!
It's "adjacent," a term you should know,
Let's break it down, watch our knowledge grow.
The dictionary gives us a helpful clue,
About right triangles, shiny and new!
“Lies next to something else,” that’s the start,
A side beside another, playing its part.
Think of a box, neatly square and bright,
Next to a circle, bathed in light.
The sides touching – that’s “adjacent” you see,
Right next to each other, perfectly free!
And when it comes to triangles, precise and true,
It's the side
not
the hypotenuse, through and through.
Nor the opposite, a different name,
Just beside its neighbor, part of the game!
So “adjacent” means right next door,
A simple concept, wanting more…
Understanding’s key, don’t you agree?
Now let's move on, and learn something free! 😊
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