oblique, adj.
freq. cnt. 2
freq. cnt. 2
slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
oblique
sample sentences
"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"
indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
devious oblique
sample sentences
"used devious means to achieve success""gave oblique answers to direct questions"
"oblique political maneuvers"
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