angular

adjective

an·​gu·​lar ˈaŋ-gyə-lər How to pronounce angular (audio)
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
angularly adverb

Examples of angular in a Sentence

He has an angular face. She's a tall, angular girl. The house is low and angular.
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Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French angulaire, borrowed from Latin angulāris "situated at the corner, having angles or corners," from angulus "corner, angle entry 1" + -āris -ar

First Known Use

circa 1525, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of angular was circa 1525

Cite this Entry

“Angular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/angular. Accessed 20 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

angular

adjective
an·​gu·​lar ˈaŋ-gyə-lər How to pronounce angular (audio)
1
: having one or more angles : sharp-cornered : pointed
an angular mountain peak
2
: measured by an angle
the angular distance between two stars as observed from earth
3
: being lean and bony
an angular face
angularity
ˌaŋ-gyə-ˈlar-ət-ē
noun
angularly
ˈaŋ-gyə-lər-lē
adverb

Medical Definition

angular

adjective
an·​gu·​lar ˈaŋ-gyə-lər How to pronounce angular (audio)
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
angularity noun
plural angularities
angularly adverb

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