Meaning of the word oblique in English
What does oblique mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
oblique
US /oʊˈbliːk/
UK /əˈbliːk/
Noun
1.
a muscle neither parallel nor perpendicular to the long axis of a body or limb.
2.
another term for
Adjective
1.
neither parallel nor at a right angle to a specified or implied line; slanting.
Example:
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we sat on the settee oblique to the fireplace
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2.
denoting any case other than the nominative or vocative.