angularly
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/ˈæŋɡjələrli/
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/ˈæŋɡjʊləli/
in terms of or like angles; sharply cornered
Etymology
'angularly' originates from English, specifically the adjective 'angular' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', where the root traces to Latin 'angulus' meaning 'corner, angle'.
'angulus' in Latin yielded 'angularis', which passed into Old French as 'angulaire' and into Middle English as 'angulere/angulare' -> modern English 'angular'; adding '-ly' formed the modern adverb 'angularly'.
Initially, the base idea was 'having corners/angles'; as an adverb it came to mean 'in an angular manner' and, by extension, 'with respect to angle' in technical contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in an angular manner; with sharp corners or a bony, awkward quality of movement or shape.
He walked angularly, all elbows and knees.
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Adverb 2
with respect to angle; in terms of angular measure or position (technical).
The antenna was adjusted angularly rather than linearly to optimize reception.
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Last updated: 2025/08/10 01:22
