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Definition oblique in American English

oblique adjective

adjective
/oʊˈblik/
1

not expressing something directly

Example

an oblique reference to his past

Synonyms and related words
imply get at convey
2

not looking or pointing directly at someone or something

Example

He was giving her oblique looks.

Synonyms and related words
uneven irregular slanted
3

an oblique line is sloping

Synonyms and related words
continuous convergent diagonal slope tilt incline
4

an oblique angle is any angle that is not 90°, 180°, or 270°

Definition oblique in American English