Meaning of oblique in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈblik/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    oblique

    Definitions

    1. indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way

    Examples

    • « misleading »
    • « used devious means to achieve success »
    • « gave oblique answers to direct questions »
    • « oblique political maneuvers »

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  2. Noun

    oblique

    Definitions

    1. any grammatical case other than the nominative

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  3. 2. a diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso

  4. Qualitative Adjective

    oblique

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Latin obliquus

    Definitions

    1. slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angular

    Examples

    • « the oblique rays of the winter sun »
    • « acute and obtuse angles are oblique angles »
    • « the axis of an oblique cone is not perpendicular to its bas »

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