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Definition oblique in British English

oblique

adjective
1

not expressing something directly

Example

an oblique reference to the war

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2

not looking or pointing directly at someone or something

Example

He was giving her oblique looks.

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3

an oblique line is sloping

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4

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

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Definition oblique in British English