diagonal

• Diz-se de uma linha ou direção inclinada, que não é vertical nem horizontal, ligando dois vértices não adjacentes de um polígono ou duas faces opostas de um sólido. Pode também indicar um padrão em que elementos estão dispostos obliquamente.

Describes a line or direction that is at an angle, especially one that is neither vertical nor horizontal.

1. Slanting directionB1formal

   Extending from one corner to the opposite corner of a shape, or moving in a slanted direction.

   Diagonal

   • The diagonal line divides the square into two triangles.
   • She drew a diagonal stripe across the canvas.
   • The path runs diagonal to the main road.

   Sinônimosangledaskewcantedobliqueskewedslantedslantingsloping

   Antônimoshorizontalstraightvertical

2. Indirect or obliqueC1formal

   Not straightforward; indirect in approach or meaning.

   Indireto

   • He took a diagonal approach to solving the problem.
   • Her comment was a diagonal criticism of the policy.
   • The report used diagonal reasoning to avoid direct conclusions.

   Sinônimoscircuitousdeviousevasiveindirectobliqueroundaboutsidewaystangential

   Antônimosdirectlinearstraightforward

• Substantivo que designa uma linha reta que liga dois vértices não adjacentes de um polígono ou poliedro, ou qualquer linha ou direção oblíqua ou inclinada.

A noun referring to a straight line that connects two non-adjacent vertices of a polygon or polyhedron, or any line that runs at a slant.

1. Geometry lineB1formal

   A straight line joining two opposite corners of a square, rectangle, or other straight-sided shape.

   Diagonal

   • Draw a diagonal from one corner to the opposite corner.
   • The diagonal of the square is longer than its sides.
   • In a rectangle, the diagonals are equal in length.

2. Slanting directionB1informal

   A line or direction that is sloping, not vertical or horizontal.

   Diagonal

   • The pattern on the fabric is made of diagonals.
   • She cut the fabric along the diagonal.
   • The road runs on a diagonal across the field.

   Sinônimosbiascantinclineobliqueslantslopetilt