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diagonal

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Pronunciation

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Adjective

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Positive
diagonal

Comparative
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Superlative
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A diagonal line
  1. A diagonal line goes across from one corner of a rectangular area to the opposite corner.
    She drew a diagonal line across the page.
  2. A diagonal marking or direction is roughly 45° relative to a base.
    The fabric has a diagonal pattern of stripes.
    They walked in a diagonal direction across the field.

Noun

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Singular
diagonal

Plural
diagonals

  1. (countable) A diagonal is a straight line that connects opposite corners of a rectangular area.
    The diagonal of a square divides it into two triangles.