Angular Definition

Contents

• 1 English
  • 1.1 Etymology
  • 1.2 Pronunciation
  • 1.3 Adjective
    • 1.3.1 Synonyms
    • 1.3.2 Translations
  • 1.4 Noun
• 2 Spanish
  • 2.1 Adjective

English

Etymology

Latin angularis, from angulus angle, corner. See angle.

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA: /ˈæŋ.ju.lɚ/, /-lɑɹ/

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Adjective

angular (comparative more angular, superlative most angular)

1. Relating to an angle or to angles; having an angle or angles; forming an angle or corner; sharp-cornered; pointed; as, an angular figure.
2. Measured by an angle; as, angular distance.
3. (Figurative) Lean; lank; raw-boned; ungraceful; sharp and stiff in character; as, remarkably angular in his habits and appearance; an angular female.

Synonyms

• (sharp and stiff in character): rugged, rude

Noun

angular (plural angulars)

1. (anatomy) A bone in the base of the lower jaw of many birds, reptiles, and fishes.

Spanish

Adjective

angular m. and f. (plural angulares)

1. angular

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