oblique
ob
ˈəb
ēb
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lik
lik
/əblˈiːk/

Definition & Meaning of "oblique"in English

oblique
01

positioned diagonally or at an angle, without being parallel or perpendicular

Examples
The oblique rays of sunlight created interesting shadows on the wall.
02

not expressed or done in a direct or straightforward way

Examples
Her oblique comments left everyone wondering what she really meant.
03

having a grammatical case or form used for objects or complements rather than the subject

Examples
Understanding oblique cases is crucial for mastering sentence analysis.
Oblique
01

a muscle that runs at an angle to the body's axis, such as those in the abdomen

Examples
Strengthening the obliques helps improve core stability.
02

a grammatical case used to indicate nouns or pronouns functioning as objects or following prepositions

oblique case

Examples
The word changes its form in the oblique to match the preposition.
03

a slanted line or slash used in writing or printing, often to separate alternatives

Examples
Use an oblique to indicate " and/or " in the sentence.
04

a bisexual intersex or nonbinary person, or someone with a fluid sexuality beyond traditional labels

Slang
Examples
That oblique shared their story at the Pride panel.
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