Meaning of angular in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈæŋɡjələr/

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   angular

   Etymology

   late Middle English (as an astrological term): from Latin angularis, from angulus (see angle)

   Definitions

   1. measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle

   Examples

   • « angular momentum »
2. 2. having angles or an angular shape

   Synonyms

   • angled
   • asteroid
   • star-shaped
   • cuspate
   • cuspated
   • cusped
   • cuspidal
   • cuspidate
   • cuspidated
   • equiangular
   • isogonic
   • rectangular
   • sharp-cornered
   • three-cornered
   • triangular
   • tricuspid
   • tricuspidate
   • unicuspid
   • bicuspid
   • bicuspidate

   Antonyms

   • rounded

See also

• pointed
• square