Diagonal word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "diagonal" word

[noun] a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information
[noun] (mathematics) a set of entries in a square matrix running diagonally either from the upper left to lower right entry or running from the upper right to lower left entry
[noun] an oblique line of squares of the same color on a checkerboard; "the bishop moves on the diagonals"
[noun] a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side
[noun] (geometry) a straight line connecting any two vertices of a polygon that are not adjacent
[adjective] having an oblique or slanted direction
[adjective] at an angle; especially connecting two nonadjacent corners of a plane figure or any two corners of a solid that are not in the same face; "a diagonal line across the page"

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\Di*ag"o*nal\, a. [L. diagonalis, fr. Gr. ? from to angle; dia` through + ? an angle; perh. akin to E. knee: cf. F. diagonal.] (Geom.) Joining two not adjacent angles of a quadrilateral or multilateral figure; running across from corner to corner; crossing at an angle with one of the sides. {Diagonal bond} (Masonry), herringbone work. See {Herringbone}, a. {Diagonal built} (Shipbuilding), built by forming the outer skin of two layers of planking, making angles of about 45[deg] with the keel, in opposite directions. {Diagonal cleavage}. See under {Cleavage}. {Diagonal molding} (Arch.), a chevron or zigzag molding. {Diagonal rib}. (Arch.) See {Cross-springer}. {Diagonal scale}, a scale which consists of a set of parallel lines, with other lines crossing them obliquely, so that their intersections furnish smaller subdivisions of the unit of measure than could be conveniently marked on a plain scale. {Diagonal stratification}. (Geol.) Same as {Cross bedding}, under {Cross}, a.
\Di*ag"o*nal\, n. 1. A right line drawn from one angle to another not adjacent, of a figure of four or more sides, and dividing it into two parts. 2. (Engin.) A member, in a framed structure, running obliquely across a panel. 3. A diagonal cloth; a kind of cloth having diagonal stripes, ridges, or welts made in the weaving.

Synonyms for diagonal

aslant, aslope, bias, inclined, oblique, separatrix, slanted, slanting, slash, sloped, sloping, solidus, stroke, virgule

Related terms: across, axis, beeline, beveled, biased, great-circle course, hachure, normal, oblique figure, score, scratch comma, shortcut, slant, solidus, streamline, striation, stripe, striping, thwart, transversal, transverse, underscoring

The fun area, different aproach to word »diagonal«

Let's analyse "diagonal" as pure text. This string has Eight letters in Four syllables and Four vowels. 50% of vowels is 11.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: LANOGAID. Average typing speed for these characters is 2270 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.. .. .- --. --- -. .- .-..

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: diagonal: 9 + 1 + 6 + 1 = 17, reduced: 8 . and the final result is Eight.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: diagonal: 4 + 9 + 1 + 7 + 6 + 5 + 1 + 3 = 36, reduced: 9, and the final result is Nine.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (2)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
D (1)	4	Emperor	Determined, Persistant, Idealist
G (1)	7	Chariot	Strong, Sturdy, Decisive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter

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