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- [uh-bleek, oh-bleek; Military uh-blahyk, oh-blahyk]
- /əˈblik, oʊˈblik; Military əˈblaɪk, oʊˈblaɪk/
- /əˈbliːk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-bleek, oh-bleek; Military uh-blahyk, oh-blahyk]
- /əˈblik, oʊˈblik; Military əˈblaɪk, oʊˈblaɪk/
Definitions of oblique word
- adjective oblique neither perpendicular nor parallel to a given line or surface; slanting; sloping. 1
- adjective oblique (of a solid) not having the axis perpendicular to the plane of the base. 1
- adjective oblique diverging from a given straight line or course. 1
- adjective oblique not straight or direct, as a course. 1
- adjective oblique indirectly stated or expressed; not straightforward: oblique remarks about the candidate's honesty. 1
- adjective oblique indirectly aimed at or reached, as ends or results; deviously achieved. 1
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Origin of oblique
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English oblike < Latin oblīquus slanting; see ob- (second element obscure)
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Parts of speech for Oblique
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
oblique popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for oblique
adjective oblique
- slanting — to veer or angle away from a given level or line, especially from a horizontal; slope.
- sloping — to have or take an inclined or oblique direction or angle considered with reference to a vertical or horizontal plane; slant.
- leaning — the act or state of leaning; inclination: The tower has a pronounced lean.
- askew — Something that is askew is not straight or not level with what it should be level with.
- diagonal — A diagonal line or movement goes in a sloping direction, for example, from one corner of a square across to the opposite corner.
noun oblique
- bias — Bias is a tendency to prefer one person or thing to another, and to favour that person or thing.
Antonyms for oblique
adjective oblique
- upright — erect or vertical, as in position or posture.
- direct — to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.: He directed the company through a difficult time.
- forthright — going straight to the point; frank; direct; outspoken: It's sometimes difficult to be forthright and not give offense.
- straightforward — going or directed straight ahead: a straightforward gaze.
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