Meaning of the word angular in English

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angular

US /ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/

UK /ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/

having sharp corners or angles

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The modern building had a very angular design.

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His face was thin and angular, with prominent cheekbones.

Synonym:

sharp-cornered pointed jagged faceted geometric

thin and bony, with prominent angles

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The old man's face was gaunt and angular.

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Her movements were stiff and angular, not graceful.

Synonym:

gaunt bony skinny lanky rawboned

measured in terms of an angle

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The telescope has a wide angular field of view.

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We calculated the angular velocity of the rotating object.

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