word
Diagonal
Dy-A-guh-nuhl
/daɪˈæɡʌnʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
diagonal
Dictionary meaning
Having an oblique or slanted direction.
Examples
- A diagonal line across the page.
- The bishop moves on the diagonals.
Synonyms: aslant
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