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! 😊 Do you have any questions about this word today?