diagonal

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Definitions

adj.

Slanting or oblique; connecting two non-adjacent corners of a shape.

斜的,对角线的

n.

A straight line connecting two non-adjacent vertices of a polygon; any slanting line or direction.

对角线;斜线

🧩 Root Breakdown

diathrough, across
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gonother
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alrelating to, having the nature of
=diagonal

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She cut the sandwich diagonally to make two triangular pieces.

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