angular

an·gu·lar

adjective \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

Other Mathematics and Statistics Terms

abscissa, denominator, divisor, equilateral, exponent, hypotenuse, logarithm, oblique, radii, rhomb

an·gu·lar

adjective \ˈaŋ-gyə-lər\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of ANGULAR

1

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

2

: measured by an angle <angular distance>

3

: relating to or having a chemical structure in which a component ring or group is attached at an angle and not in a straight line <an angular methyl group>

4

: relating to or situated near an anatomical angle <the angular head of the levator labii superioris>; specifically : relating to or situated near the inner angle of the eye

—an·gu·lar·i·ty \ˌaŋ-gyə-ˈlar-ə-tē\ (audio pronunciation) noun, plural ; an·gu·lar·i·ties

—an·gu·lar·ly adverb