angularity

A noun referring to the quality or state of having one or more sharp angles, or the property of a shape that is characterized by angles.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das die Eigenschaft oder den Zustand bezeichnet, einen oder mehrere scharfe Winkel zu haben, oder die Eigenschaft einer Form, die durch Winkel oder Kanten gekennzeichnet ist.

1. Sharpness of shape C1 formal

   The quality of having one or more sharp angles or corners.

   • The angularity of the modern building gave it a striking appearance.
   • Her face had a certain angularity that made her look distinguished.
   • The sculpture's angularity contrasted with the soft curves of the landscape.

   🇩🇪Kantigkeit

   Synonyme: edginessjaggednesspointednesssharpness

   Antonyme: curvatureroundnesssmoothness

2. Geometric property C1 formal

   The property possessed by a shape that has angles, as opposed to being rounded.

   • The angularity of the crystal structure was visible under the microscope.
   • In geometry, angularity is a key characteristic of polygons.
   • The designer emphasized angularity in the furniture to create a modern look.

   🇩🇪Kantigkeit

   Synonyme: angulation

   Antonyme: curvatureroundness

• angularities plural form
• angularities' possessive plural form
• angularity's possessive singular form