Angular
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæŋ.ɡju.lə/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Angular is an adjective meaning Relating or pertaining to an angle, or angles.
Meaning
Relating or pertaining to an angle, or angles.
More Meanings
- Having an angle or angles; forming an angle or corner.
- Sharp-cornered; pointed.
- Measured by an angle.
- Lean, lank.
- Ungraceful; lacking grace.
- (figuratively) Sharp and stiff in character.
- (organic chemistry) Composed of three or more rings attached to a single carbon atom (the rings not all being in the same plane).
Example Sentences
angular distance
an angular figure
She is an angular female.
He's remarkably angular in his habits and appearance.
Word Forms
- angulars
Synonyms for angular
Depending on context, synonyms include rude, rugged, angled, asteroid, angulate, cusped.
Antonyms for angular
Common opposites include rounded.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include angled, angulate, sharp-cornered, rectangular, triangular, three-cornered.
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