diagonal
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1di·ag·o·nal

adjective \dī-ˈa-gə-nəl, -ˈag-nəl\

Definition of DIAGONAL

1
a : joining two vertices of a rectilinear figure that are nonadjacent or two vertices of a polyhedral figure that are not in the same face
b : passing through two nonadjacent edges of a polyhedron <a diagonal plane>
2
a : inclined obliquely from a reference line (as the vertical) <wood with a diagonal grain>
b : having diagonal markings or parts <a diagonal weave>

Examples of DIAGONAL

  1. The blanket is covered with diagonal stripes.
  2. <the diagonal design ran up the wall all the way from the lower left to the upper right-hand corner>

Origin of DIAGONAL

Latin diagonalis, from Greek diagōnios from angle to angle, from dia- + gōnia angle; akin to Greek gony knee — more at knee
First Known Use: 1563

Other Mathematics and Statistics Terms

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

2diagonal

noun

Definition of DIAGONAL

1
: a diagonal straight line or plane
2
a (1) : a diagonal direction (2) : a diagonal row, arrangement, or pattern
b : something oriented in diagonal position
3
: slash 4
on the diagonal
: in an oblique direction : diagonally

Examples of DIAGONAL

  1. a design with strong diagonals
  2. <the ramp was set at a low diagonal to make it easier for physically challenged patrons>

First Known Use of DIAGONAL

1571

Other Mathematics and Statistics Terms

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

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