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angularize

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an·​gu·​lar·​ize
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Definition of angularize

: to make angular especially : to transform by changing curved lines into angular lines

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First Known Use of angularize

1815, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for angularize

angular entry 1 + -ize

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“Angularize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/angularize. Accessed 18 Feb. 2020.

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