diagonal
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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>
See Examples of DIAGONAL
- The blanket is covered with diagonal stripes.
- <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
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nounDefinition 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
Examples of DIAGONAL
- a design with strong diagonals
- <the ramp was set at a low diagonal to make it easier for physically challenged patrons>
First Known Use of DIAGONAL
1571
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