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- [dahy-ag-uh-nl, -ag-nl]
- /daɪˈæg ə nl, -ˈæg nl/
- /daɪˈæɡ.ən.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dahy-ag-uh-nl, -ag-nl]
- /daɪˈæg ə nl, -ˈæg nl/
Definitions of diagonally word
- adjective diagonally Mathematics. connecting two nonadjacent angles or vertices of a polygon or polyhedron, as a straight line. extending from one edge of a solid figure to an opposite edge, as a plane. 1
- adjective diagonally having an oblique direction. 1
- adjective diagonally having oblique lines, ridges, markings, etc. 1
- noun diagonally a diagonal line or plane. 1
- noun diagonally virgule. 1
- noun diagonally a diagonal row, part, pattern, etc. 1
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Origin of diagonally
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < Latin diagōnālis < Greek diagṓn(ios) from angle to angle (see dia-, -gon) + Latin -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Diagonally
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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diagonally popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for diagonally
adv diagonally
- crosswise — Crosswise means diagonally across something.
- askew — Something that is askew is not straight or not level with what it should be level with.
- obliquely — in an oblique manner or direction.
- aslant — at a slant
- catty-corner — Something that is catty-corner or kitty-corner from another thing is placed or arranged diagonally from it.
adverb diagonally
- crossways — crosswise.
- transversely — lying or extending across or in a cross direction; cross.
adjective diagonally
- mullioned — a vertical member, as of stone or wood, between the lights of a window, the panels in wainscoting, or the like.
- longways — longwise.
- vertically — being in a position or direction perpendicular to the plane of the horizon; upright; plumb.
- contrariwise — from a contrasting point of view; on the other hand
- thwart — to oppose successfully; prevent from accomplishing a purpose.
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