Words Like OBLIQUE
We have put together a list of words that are similar to OBLIQUE.
9 Alternative Words Similar to oblique
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4 examples of oblique
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gave oblique answers to direct questions
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oblique political maneuvers
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the axis of an oblique cone is not perpendicular to its base
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acute and obtuse angles are oblique angles
10 definitions of oblique
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Not erect or perpendicular; neither parallel to, nor at right angles from, the base; slanting; inclined.
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Not straightforward; indirect; obscure
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Not direct in descent; not following the line of father and son; collateral.
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To deviate from a perpendicular line; to move in an oblique direction.
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To march in a direction oblique to the line of the column or platoon; -- formerly accomplished by oblique steps, now by direct steps, the men half-facing either to the right or left.
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any grammatical case other than the nominative
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indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
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a diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso
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slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled