HyperDic: obliqueness

English > 2 senses of the word obliqueness:
NOUNattributeobliquenessthe property of being neither parallel nor perpendicular, but at a slanting angle
attributeobliqueness, deviousnessthe quality of being oblique and rambling indirectly
English > obliqueness: 2 senses > noun 1, attribute
MeaningThe property of being neither parallel nor perpendicular, but at a slanting angle.
Broaderspatial property, spatialityAny property relating to or occupying space
Adjectivesobliqueslanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled
English > obliqueness: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningThe quality of being oblique and rambling indirectly.
Synonymdeviousness
BroaderindirectnessHaving the characteristic / characteristic of lacking a true course toward a goal / goal
Adjectivesobliqueindirect in departing from the accepted or proper way

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