angular

an·gu·lar

adj \ˈaŋ-gyə-lər\

Definition of ANGULAR

1

a : forming an angle : sharp-cornered b : having one or more angles

2

: measured by an angle <angular distance>

3

a : stiff in character or manner : lacking smoothness or grace b : lean and having prominent bone structure

— an·gu·lar·ly adverb

Examples of ANGULAR

1. He has an angular face.
2. She's a tall, angular girl.
3. The house is low and angular.

Origin of ANGULAR

Middle French or Latin; Middle French angulaire, from Latin angularis, from angulus angle

First Known Use: 15th century

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