angular
ˈæŋɡjələr
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Definition of angular - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
physical appearancelean and bony in appearance
  • The model had an angular face.
bony gaunt scrawny
2.
movementlacking grace or smoothness
  • His angular movements were noticeable on the dance floor.
awkward clumsy ungainly
3.
mathematicsrelating to or having angles or sharp corners
  • The building has an angular design.
cornered pointed sharp
4.
personalityRaresharp and stiff in characterRare
  • Her angular personality made her difficult to approach.
sharp stiff
5.
organic chemistryTECH.composed of rings attached to a carbon atomTECH.
  • The compound has an angular structure.
cyclic ringed
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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.

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
twiggyadj.
people
thin and angular like a twig
geography
angular distance east or west of the prime meridian
blockyadj.
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

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.

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  1. French:anguleux, angulaire, ...
  2. German:kantig, winklig, ...
  3. Italian:angoloso, goffo, ...
  4. Spanish:anguloso, torpe, ...
  5. Portuguese:anguloso, angular, ...
  6. Chinese:瘦削的, 笨拙的, ...
  7. Japanese:骨ばった, ぎこちない, ...
  8. Arabic:زَاوِيّ, جَافّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:זַוִּיתִי, מְגוּשָׁם, ...
  10. Russian:угловатый, неуклюжий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кутовий, незграбний, ...
  12. Hindi:तीखे नैन-नक्श वाला, अकड़ा हुआ, ...
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