Word Information
Oblique
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Definitions for Oblique
noun
any grammatical case other than the nominative
Synonyms
oblique case
noun
a diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso
Synonyms
external oblique muscle
musculus obliquus externus abdominis
abdominal external oblique muscle
adjective
slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled
Examples
- the oblique rays of the winter sun
- acute and obtuse angles are oblique angles
- the axis of an oblique cone is not perpendicular to its base
adjective
indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way
Synonyms
Examples
- misleading
- used devious means to achieve success
- gave oblique answers to direct questions
- oblique political maneuvers
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