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oblique
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The oblique rays of sunlight created interesting shadows on the wall.
The oblique lines in the artwork added depth and movement.
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.
The article made an oblique criticism of the government ’s policies.
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.
In Latin, oblique cases include the dative and accusative.
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.
He strained an oblique during his workout session.
02
a grammatical case used to indicate nouns or pronouns functioning as objects or following prepositions
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The word changes its form in the oblique to match the preposition.
Understanding the oblique is key to mastering some language structures.
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Use an oblique to indicate " and/or " in the sentence.
The web address included an oblique between sections.
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a bisexual intersex or nonbinary person, or someone with a fluid sexuality beyond traditional labels
SlangExamples
That oblique shared their story at the Pride panel.
Everyone recognized the oblique in the LGBTQ+ group.
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