Word
angular
Phoneticsan·gu·lar, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈæŋɡjəɫɝ/
UK/ˈænɡjʊlɐ/
Definitions
01sharp-cornered
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.
“The modern building had a very angular design with lots of glass and sharp edges.”
“The architect's preference for angular structures created a striking contrast against the rolling, organic curves of the surrounding hills.”
02measured by an angle
C1 · Advanced Mathematics Technical
adj. relating to the measurement of an angle.
adj. measured by or relating to an angle or the movement around a central point.
Español:angular
“The teacher explained how to calculate the angular distance between two stars.”
“The satellite's angular velocity must be precisely maintained to ensure it remains in a geostationary orbit above the equator.”
Antonyms
03stiff or awkward
C2 · Proficiency Literary
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.
“The robot moved with stiff, angular motions that looked very unnatural.”
“His angular personality made it difficult for him to integrate into the relaxed, collaborative atmosphere of the creative team.”
04a jaw bone
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical
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.
“The scientist examined the angular bone of the fossil to identify the species.”
“In many non-mammalian vertebrates, the angular is a major structural component of the mandible, situated posteriorly to the dentary.”
Real-World Examples
“He divided each angular degree into 60 parts, and each of these into 60 smaller parts.” Etymology
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.
Word family
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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