Angle of Inclination of a Line

The angle between a line and the x-axis. This angle is always between 0 and 180, and is measured counterclockwise from the part of the x-axis to the right of the line. Note: All horizontal lines have angle of inclination 0. All vertical lines have angle of inclination 90. Also, the slope of a line is given by the tangent of the angle of inclination.

angle - the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians.