Greek Meaning of oblique

λοξός

Other Greek words related to λοξός

Definitions and Meaning of oblique in English

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oblique (n)

any grammatical case other than the nominative

a diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso

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oblique (a)

slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled

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oblique (s)

indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading

Webster

oblique (a.)

Not erect or perpendicular; neither parallel to, nor at right angles from, the base; slanting; inclined.

Not straightforward; indirect; obscure; hence, disingenuous; underhand; perverse; sinister.

Not direct in descent; not following the line of father and son; collateral.

Webster

oblique (n.)

An oblique line.

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oblique (v. i.)

To deviate from a perpendicular line; to move in an oblique direction.

To march in a direction oblique to the line of the column or platoon; -- formerly accomplished by oblique steps, now by direct steps, the men half-facing either to the right or left.

FAQs About the word oblique

λοξός

any grammatical case other than the nominative, a diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso, slanting or inclined in direction or course

στρεβλός,Γερμένος/Γυρτός,ανομοιόμορφος,στραβά,λοξός,ασύμμετρος,ασύμμετρος,,στραβά,στραβός

ακόμα,επίπεδο,τακτικός,ίσιος,στολή,ισορροπημένος,οργανωμένος,συμμετρικός ,συμμετρικός,παραγγελθέντα

obliquation => λοξότητα, obligor => οφειλέτης, obligingness => ευσυνειδησία, obligingly => ευχαρίστως, obliging => προθυμος,