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1. diagonal
adjective. ['daɪˈægənəl'] connecting two nonadjacent corners of a plane figure or any two corners of a solid that are not in the same face.
Antonyms
Etymology
- diagonalis (Latin)
- διαγώνιος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
Rhymes with Diagonal
- hexagonal
- octagonal
How do you pronounce diagonal?
Pronounce diagonal as daɪˈægənəl.
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Sentences with diagonal
1. Adjective
Use a utility knife to make a diagonal cut on the belt at the exact point it has broken.
2. Noun, singular or mass
Lines may go directly perpendicular to the grain or diagonal to the grain at any angle.
2. diagonal
adjective. ['daɪˈægənəl'] having an oblique or slanted direction.
Antonyms
Etymology
- diagonalis (Latin)
- διαγώνιος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
3. diagonal
noun. ['daɪˈægənəl'] (mathematics) a set of entries in a square matrix running diagonally either from the upper left to lower right entry or running from the upper right to lower left entry.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- diagonalis (Latin)
- διαγώνιος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
4. diagonal
noun. ['daɪˈægənəl'] a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- diagonalis (Latin)
- διαγώνιος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
5. diagonal
noun. ['daɪˈægənəl'] a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- diagonalis (Latin)
- διαγώνιος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
6. diagonal
noun. ['daɪˈægənəl'] (geometry) a straight line connecting any two vertices of a polygon that are not adjacent.
Antonyms
Etymology
- diagonalis (Latin)
- διαγώνιος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
