oblique
ob
ˈəb
ēb
lique
lik
lik
British pronunciation
/əblˈiːk/

Definition & Meaning of "oblique"in English

oblique
01

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

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

not expressed or done in a direct or straightforward way

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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That oblique shared their story at the Pride panel.
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