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Related Words Diagonal

Description:

Diagonal is a term primarily used in geometry to refer to a line segment that connects two non-adjacent vertices of a polygon. Apart from its geometrical meaning, diagonal can also be used to describe a line or direction that is slanted or oblique.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun - a geometric term representing a line segment.
• Adjective - describing something that is slanted or oblique.
• Adverb - modifying an action performed in a diagonal manner.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

In geometry, a diagonal refers to a line segment that connects two non-adjacent vertices of a polygon, forming an internal angle.

Example sentence: The square has two diagonals that intersect at the center.

Adjective:

The adjective form of diagonal describes something that is slanted or oblique.

Example sentence: She placed the painting in a diagonal position to create a sense of depth.

Adverb:

Diagonal can be used as an adverb to modify an action performed in a diagonal manner.

Example sentence: He ran diagonally across the field to catch the football.

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