noun
(geometry) a straight line connecting any two vertices of a polygon that are not adjacent
noun
a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric
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noun
an oblique line of squares of the same color on a checkerboard
Examples
- the bishop moves on the diagonals
noun
(mathematics) a set of entries in a square matrix running diagonally either from the upper left to lower right entry or running from the upper right to lower left entry
noun
a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information
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adjective
connecting two nonadjacent corners of a plane figure or any two corners of a solid that are not in the same face
Examples
- a diagonal line across the page
adjective
having an oblique or slanted direction
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