Angular

Pronunciation: /ˈæŋɡjələr/

Definitions of angular

adjective relating to or having angles; having sharp corners or edges

Example Sentences

A1 The table has four angular corners.

A2 She drew an angular shape on the paper.

B1 The modern architecture of the building features angular lines and sharp edges.

B2 The artist used angular brush strokes to create a sense of movement in the painting.

C1 The software engineer designed an angular framework for the new web application.

C2 The mathematician explained the concept of angular velocity in great detail.

Examples of angular in a Sentence

formal The architect designed the building with a modern and angular facade.

informal I really like the angular shape of that new sports car.

slang That guy has some seriously angular features, like a model or something.

figurative Her words were sharp and angular, cutting through the tension in the room.

Grammatical Forms of angular

• past tense: angled
• plural: angulars
• comparative: more angular
• superlative: most angular
• present tense: angle
• future tense: will angle
• perfect tense: have angled
• continuous tense: is angling
• singular: angular
• positive degree: angular
• infinitive: to angle
• gerund: angling
• participle: angled

Origin and Evolution of angular

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'angular' originated from the Latin word 'angularis' which is derived from 'angulus' meaning 'corner' or 'angle'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something having angles or corners, the word 'angular' has evolved to also describe something having a sharp or pointed appearance, or being stiff and awkward in movement or manner.