Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
obliquity
Noun
/əˈblɪkwɪti/
Definition
Obliquity refers to the condition of being slanted or inclined, often used in a geometrical or astronomical context.
Examples
- The obliquity of the Earth’s axis affects the seasons.
- In geometry, the obliquity of a triangle refers to its angles that do not meet at right angles.
- The artist portrayed a sense of obliquity in the composition of the painting.
Meaning
The term can describe angles that are not perpendicular or parallel as well as the tilt of an object’s axis in relation to its orbital plane.
Synonyms
- Slant
- Inclination
- Tilt
- Bias
