oblique — neither perpendicular nor parallel to a given line or surface; slanting
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: neither perpendicular nor parallel to a given line or surface; slanting
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈbliːk/
Korean meaning: 비스듬한, 경사진
Korean pronunciation: 어-블리크 (강세: 블리크)
Example Sentences
- The Leaning Tower of Pisa stands at an oblique angle that makes tourists worry it might fall on them.
- His oblique hint about wanting a raise went completely over his boss's head.
- The oblique rays of the setting sun created beautiful shadows across the field.
oblique
ADJECTIVE//əˈbliːk//
neither perpendicular nor parallel to a given line or surface; slanting
Slanted at an angle
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An oblique antique deserves a fresh critique
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Origin
From Latin 'obliquus' meaning slanting or sidelong, possibly related to 'ob-' (against) and 'liquus' (slanting). The word entered English through Old French 'oblique' in the 14th century.
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“The Leaning Tower of Pisa stands at an oblique angle that makes tourists worry it might fall on them.”
“His oblique hint about wanting a raise went completely over his boss's head.”
“The oblique rays of the setting sun created beautiful shadows across the field.”
“She gave him an oblique look that said more than words ever could.”
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