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Obtuse: meaning, definitions and examples

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obtuse

 

[ ษ™bหˆt(j)uหs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

geometry

Not sharp-angled; blunt. Having an angle greater than 90 degrees. Lacking in quickness of perception or intellect.

Synonyms

blunt, dull, slow-witted

Examples of usage

  • An obtuse angle measures more than 90 degrees.
  • The obtuse student struggled to understand the complex concept.
  • She was criticized for her obtuse remarks during the meeting.
Context #2 | Adjective

general

Not sharp, pointed, or acute in form; blunt.

Synonyms

blunt, blunted, rounded

Examples of usage

  • The obtuse edge of the knife made it difficult to cut through the tough meat.
  • His obtuse reasoning led him to the wrong conclusions.

Translations

Translations of the word "obtuse" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น obtuso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเค‚เคฆเคฌเฅเคฆเฅเคงเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stumpf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tumpul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ัƒะฟะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tฤ™py

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ˆใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท obtus

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ obtuso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๋”˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชุฏู‚ ุงู„ุฒุงูˆูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tupรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tupรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ top

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bitlaus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะพา“ะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒœแƒฏแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรผt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ obtuso

Etymology

The word 'obtuse' comes from the Latin word 'obtusus', which means 'blunted, dull'. It first appeared in English in the late 15th century. Originally used in geometry to describe an angle greater than 90 degrees, the term later extended to describe a lack of sharpness in various contexts, including intellect or perception.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,525, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.