blunt-angled
|blunt-an-gled|
B2
/blʌnt ˈæŋɡəld/
non-sharp angle
Etymology
Etymology Information
'blunt-angled' originates from the combination of 'blunt' and 'angle', where 'blunt' meant 'not sharp' and 'angle' referred to the space between two intersecting lines.
Historical Evolution
'blunt' changed from Old English word 'blont' meaning 'dull' and 'angle' from Latin 'angulus' meaning 'corner'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'blunt' meant 'dull or not sharp', and 'angle' referred to a corner or intersection, evolving into the current meaning of 'having a non-sharp angle'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having an angle that is not sharp or acute, typically greater than 90 degrees.
The blunt-angled triangle had one angle measuring 120 degrees.
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Last updated: 2025/05/16 22:19