angular (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈæŋɡjələr/
Definition
Having angles or sharp corners; not rounded.
Examples
The robot's design was very angular, with sharp lines and flat surfaces.
He had an angular face, with high cheekbones and a pointed chin.
The artist used bold, angular brushstrokes to create a sense of tension.
How to Use angular
- angular momentum (collocation)
- A measure of the amount of rotation of a body, analogous to linear momentum. — "The spinning dancer maintained her angular momentum."
- angular velocity (collocation)
- The rate of change of angular displacement. — "The angular velocity of the wheel was measured in radians per second."
- angular shape (collocation)
- A shape characterized by sharp corners or straight lines. — "The building's angular shape made it stand out against the skyline."
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