angular
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.having sharp corners or many straight lines instead of curves.
adj.possessing or forming clear angles; characterized by sharp corners rather than smooth curves.
Simple“The modern building had a very angular design with lots of glass and sharp edges.”
In context“The architect's preference for angular structures created a striking contrast against the rolling, organic curves of the surrounding hills.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
adj.relating to the measurement of an angle.
adj.measured by or relating to an angle or the movement around a central point.
Simple“The teacher explained how to calculate the angular distance between two stars.”
In context“The satellite's angular velocity must be precisely maintained to ensure it remains in a geostationary orbit above the equator.”
Antonyms - 03 C2 Proficiency
adj.moving in a way that is not smooth or graceful; also used for a person who is difficult to get along with.
adj.lacking grace or smoothness in movement; figuratively used to describe a stiff or prickly personality.
Simple“The robot moved with stiff, angular motions that looked very unnatural.”
In context“His angular personality made it difficult for him to integrate into the relaxed, collaborative atmosphere of the creative team.”
- 04 C2 Proficiency
n.a specific bone found in the lower jaw of some animals like birds and fish.
n.a dermal bone in the lower jaw of most reptiles, amphibians, and birds.
Simple“The scientist examined the angular bone of the fossil to identify the species.”
In context“In many non-mammalian vertebrates, the angular is a major structural component of the mandible, situated posteriorly to the dentary.”
From Middle English angular, anguler, from Latin angulāris, from angulus (“angle, corner”). See angle.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.