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DIAGONAL

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Diagonal.

Diagonal - as a noun

(geometry) a straight line connecting any two vertices of a polygon that are not adjacent

A line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bias

An oblique line of squares of the same color on a checkerboard

Example: "The bishop moves on the diagonals"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lineline
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(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

A punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
separatrixslashsolidusvirgule

Diagonal - as an adjective satellite

Connecting two nonadjacent corners of a plane figure or any two corners of a solid that are not in the same face

Example: "A diagonal line across the page"

Having an oblique or slanted direction

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aslantaslopeslantedslantingslopedsloping

Diagonal - as an adjective

Joining two nonadjacent vertices (of a polygon or polyhedron).

Having slanted or oblique lines or markings.

Having a slanted or oblique direction.

Of or related to the cater-corner (diagonally opposite) legs of a quadruped, whether the front left and back right or front right and back left.

Example Sentences

"The carpenter measured the diagonal of the room to determine the length of the floorboards."
"The mathematician drew a diagonal across the square."
"The artist used diagonals in the painting to create a sense of movement."
"The flagpole formed a diagonal with the roofline of the building."
"I walked along the diagonal path cutting through the park."
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Word Game Points

Is DIAGONAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, diagonal is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DIAGONAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DIAGONAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, diagonal is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DIAGONAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DIAGONAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, diagonal is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DIAGONAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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