Synonyms for

Diagonal

Verb / daɪˈægʌnʌl / Another word for diagonal — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Diagonal means a straight line going from one corner to another corner in a square or rectangle.

Synonyms & similar words

sloping stroke bias slash solidus sloped virgule slanting aslope aslant slanted separatrix slanting oblique angled tilted crooked aslope askew leaning inclined sloping canted raked pitched skewed beveled bevelled canting sloped tilting lurching

Synonyms by register

Formal

oblique transverse slanted

Informal

sloping angled

Literary

canted askew

Antonyms

straight parallel horizontal vertical perpendicular level

Common collocations

  • diagonal line
  • diagonal cut
  • diagonal brace
  • diagonal path
  • diagonal relationship
  • diagonal movement
  • diagonal cross

Word family

noun diagonal
adjective diagonal
adverb diagonally

Usage note

While 'diagonal' can be used as a noun, it is more commonly used as an adjective to describe a line or direction. Ensure correct spelling, as 'diagonol' is a common misspelling.

Example sentences

  1. Draw a diagonal line from one corner of the square to the other.
  2. The cat walked across the room in a diagonal path.
  3. She cut the cake into diagonal slices.
  4. The tower was leaning at a diagonal angle.
  5. The map showed the diagonal route to the beach.

Quotes

  • A diagonal line is always the shortest distance between two points.
  • A diagonal line is a line of shortcuts.
  • The diagonal of a rectangle is a line of symmetry.

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