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Obliqueness: meaning, definitions and examples

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obliqueness

 

[ ษ™หˆblษชk.nษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

abstract quality

Obliqueness refers to the quality of being indirect or slanted, both literally and figuratively. In literature and communication, it may describe something that is not straightforward or that suggests something indirectly.

Synonyms

deviation, indirectness, insinuation, slant

Examples of usage

  • The obliqueness of his argument made it hard to understand.
  • She preferred the obliqueness in her writing to straightforward declarations.
  • The painting's obliqueness invites viewers to interpret its meaning themselves.
Context #2 | Noun

mathematics

In geometry, obliqueness can describe angles that are not right angles, indicating a form of slant or deviation from perpendicularity. This term is often used in describing the properties of various geometric figures.

Synonyms

angle, slant, tilt

Examples of usage

  • The obliqueness of the triangle's angles is what classifies it as obtuse.
  • Understanding the obliqueness of lines in geometry is crucial for solving problems.
  • Obliqueness can lead to interesting results in trigonometric calculations.

Translations

Translations of the word "obliqueness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น obliquidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคธเคฎเคพเคจเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schrรคgheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kemiringan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพัะธะฝะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ukoล›noล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‚พๆ–œ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท obliquitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ oblicuidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eฤŸiklik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„์Šค๋“ฌํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกikmost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกikmosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ€พๆ–œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nagnjenost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ halla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพัั‹ะฝะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒฃแƒ—แƒฎแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ meyl

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ oblicuidad

Etymology

The word 'obliqueness' originated in Middle English around the late 14th century, derived from the Latin 'obliquus,' which means 'slanting, sideways, or indirect.' It reflects the combination of the prefix 'ob-' meaning 'against' or 'in the way,' and 'liquus,' meaning 'liquid' or 'flowing.' The term evolved to describe not just physical angles but also figurative senses associated with indirectness or a lack of straightforwardness in behavior or speech. This duality of meaning showcases the richness of the term as it has developed across different contexts, making it relevant in both mathematical and literary discussions.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,074, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.