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oblique
Example
The oblique rays of sunlight created interesting shadows on the wall.
The oblique lines in the artwork added depth and movement.
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not expressed or done in a direct or straightforward way
Example
Her oblique comments left everyone wondering what she really meant.
The article made an oblique criticism of the government ’s policies.
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having a grammatical case or form used for objects or complements rather than the subject
Example
Understanding oblique cases is crucial for mastering sentence analysis.
In Latin, oblique cases include the dative and accusative.
Oblique
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a muscle that runs at an angle to the body's axis, such as those in the abdomen
Example
Strengthening the obliques helps improve core stability.
He strained an oblique during his workout session.
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a grammatical case used to indicate nouns or pronouns functioning as objects or following prepositions
Example
The word changes its form in the oblique to match the preposition.
Understanding the oblique is key to mastering some language structures.
