Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
diagonal
Adjective / Noun
/daɪˈæɡ.ən.əl/
Definition
A diagonal is a line that connects two non-adjacent vertices of a polygon or polyhedron.
Examples
- The diagonal line divides the square into two equal triangles.
- He drew a diagonal across the paper to show the different sections.
Meaning
It refers to something that is slanted or inclined at an angle rather than being straight up or down, or side to side.
Synonyms
- Slant
- Angle
- Oblique
