Definition Synonyms
Definition of angular - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
physical appearancelean and bony in appearance
- The model had an angular face.
2.
movementlacking grace or smoothness
- His angular movements were noticeable on the dance floor.
3.
mathematicsrelating to or having angles or sharp corners
- The building has an angular design.
4.
personalityRare sharp and stiff in characterRare
- Her angular personality made her difficult to approach.
5.
organic chemistryTECH. composed of rings attached to a carbon atomTECH.
- The compound has an angular structure.
Expressions with angular
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shape with one or more sharp angles
The sculpture had an angular shape with sharp edges.
rate of change of angular velocity over time
The angular acceleration of the wheel was measured.
rate of rotation measured in radians per second
The angular frequency of the wheel is 10 radians per second.
ratio of image angle to object angle in optics
The telescope provides an angular magnification of 20x.
amount of spin a body has around an axis
Angular momentum is conserved in a closed system.
angle between a reference line and a point
The angular position of the star was measured from the horizon.
rate of rotation around an axis
The angular velocity of the wheel is 5 radians per second.
rate at which a rotating object changes angle over time
The wheel’s angular speed increases as the car accelerates.
difference in turned angle about an axis, in degrees
The sensor recorded an angular displacement of 30 degrees.
the angle between two points in the sky
The angular distance between the stars was measured.
pregnancy implanted at the uterine angle
The doctor diagnosed her with an angular pregnancy.
Origin of angular
Latin, angulus (corner)
Terms with angular included in their meaning
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structure
angular part of a structure or pipe
people
thin and angular like a twig
geography
angular distance east or west of the prime meridian
design
having a geometric and angular design
world mapping
notional circle on Earth, fixed angular distance north or south
physical appearance
having limbs that are thin and angular
appearance
thin and angular like a spider's legs
physical trait
having a strong, angular jawline
astronomy
angular distance of a celestial body above the horizon
astronomy
the angular distance above the horizon
facial features
narrow face with sharp angular features
physics
angular velocity symbol in physics
astronomy
angular distance of a point north or south of the celestial equator
optics
angular extent visible through an optical device
mathematics
angular component of a polar coordinate
wave physics
angular displacement of a sinusoid from a reference point
front wheels
short axle for front steered wheels with angular movement
movement shape
sudden sharp turn or angular shape with alternating directions
measurement
sixtieth of a degree of angular measurement
astronomy
angular distance of a celestial body above the horizon
astronomy
angular distance from east or west to a celestial body
astronomy
angular distance in astronomy
astronomy
the angular distance of a planet from the sun
mathematics
unit of angular measurement
Examples of angular in a sentence
The sculpture was designed with angular lines and sharp edges. Her angular gestures made her stand out in the crowd. The robot's angular movements were programmed for efficiency. The sculpture's angular features caught everyone's attention. Her artwork is known for its angular shapes. His angular demeanor intimidated his colleagues.
An angular approach to negotiations can be off-putting. The molecule's angular configuration was crucial for its function. Researchers studied the angular properties of the new compound.
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- French:anguleux, angulaire, ...
- German:kantig, winklig, ...
- Italian:angoloso, goffo, ...
- Spanish:anguloso, torpe, ...
- Portuguese:anguloso, angular, ...
- Chinese:瘦削的, 笨拙的, ...
- Japanese:骨ばった, ぎこちない, ...
- Arabic:زَاوِيّ, جَافّ, ...
- Hebrew:זַוִּיתִי, מְגוּשָׁם, ...
- Russian:угловатый, неуклюжий, ...
- Ukrainian:кутовий, незграбний, ...
- Hindi:तीखे नैन-नक्श वाला, अकड़ा हुआ, ...
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