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Aslant: meaning, definitions and examples

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aslant

 

[ əˈslænt ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

directional position

Aslant refers to something that is positioned at an angle or slant rather than being perpendicular or horizontal. It often describes a surface or line that inclines away from the vertical or horizontal axis. The term can be used in various contexts, such as in geometry, art, or even when describing the way sunlight falls at different times of the day.

Synonyms

oblique, slanted, tilted

Examples of usage

  • The roof was built aslant to allow rain to drain off more effectively.
  • She placed the picture frame aslant on the wall for a more artistic effect.
  • Light streamed in through the window, falling aslant across the floor.

Translations

Translations of the word "aslant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 em direção oblíqua

🇮🇳 तिरछा

🇩🇪 schräg

🇮🇩 miring

🇺🇦 косий

🇵🇱 ukośny

🇯🇵 傾斜した

🇫🇷 oblique

🇪🇸 en ángulo

🇹🇷 eğik

🇰🇷 기울어진

🇸🇦 مائل

🇨🇿 šikmý

🇸🇰 šikmý

🇨🇳 倾斜的

🇸🇮 nagnjen

🇮🇸 skáld

🇰🇿 қисық

🇬🇪 კუთხური

🇦🇿 meyilli

🇲🇽 en ángulo

Etymology

The word 'aslant' first appeared in the English language in the late Middle Ages, derived from the Old English term 'aslant', which combines the prefix 'a-' (a variant of 'on' or 'to') with 'slant', which traces its roots to the Latin 'slantiare', meaning to incline or lean. Over time, it evolved into its current usage, describing something that is not aligned straight but oblique. The term has been used in various literary works to evoke imagery of something askew, embodying a sense of movement or change in direction. It remains a relevant descriptive term in both artistic and mathematical contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,307, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.