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.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant la qualité ou l'état d'avoir un ou plusieurs angles aigus, ou la propriété d'une forme caractérisée par des angles.

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.

   🇫🇷Angulosité

   Synonymes: edginessjaggednesspointednesssharpness

   Antonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷Angularité (propriété géométrique)

   Synonymes: angulation

   Antonymes: curvatureroundness

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