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diagonal
01
(of a straight line) joining opposite corners of a flat shape at an angle
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
domain
geometry, mathematics, lines
Examples
The diagonal line on the graph represented the trend of increasing sales over time.
Diagonal
01
a straight line connecting opposite corners of a flat shape at an angle
Examples
The rectangle's diagonal was longer than its sides.
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
singular
not gender specific
Plural form
diagonals
Examples
The URL included a diagonal between the directory and file name.
03
a slanted line formed by squares of the same color on a grid, often seen in games like chess
Examples
The bishop moves along the diagonals.
04
a line of entries in a square matrix connecting opposite corners
Examples
The main diagonal of the matrix contained only ones.
05
a line or cut in fabric that runs at an angle, typically not aligned with the edges or seams
Examples
The designer cut a diagonal across the fabric to create a bias strip for the dress.
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