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"Oblique" Definition

noun

An oblique thing, such as a line, direction, or muscle.
Nautical The act of changing course by less than 90°.
Something (as a line) that is oblique.
Any of several oblique muscles.
Any of the thin flat muscles forming the middle and outer layers of the lateral walls of the abdomen.

adjective

Anatomy Situated in a slanting position; not transverse or longitudinal: oblique muscles or ligaments.
Botany Having sides of unequal length or form: an oblique leaf.
Devious, misleading, or dishonest: gave oblique answers to the questions.
Grammar Designating any noun case except the nominative or the vocative.
Having a slanting or sloping direction, course, or position; inclined.

adverb

At an angle of 45°.
At a 45 degree angle.

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