multangular
|mul-tan-gu-lar|
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/ˌmʌltˈæŋɡjələr/
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/ˌmʌltˈæŋɡjʊlə/
many-angled / many-sided
Etymology
'multangular' originates from Latin elements: 'multus' meaning 'many' and Latin 'angularis' from 'angulus' meaning 'angle'. It is formed in English by combining the prefix 'multi-'/'mult-' with 'angular'.
'angular' came into English via Old French and Middle English from Latin 'angularis' (from 'angulus' meaning 'angle'). The combining form 'mult-'/'multi-' is from Latin 'multus' meaning 'many'; these elements were joined in modern English to form 'multangular'.
Initially the components meant 'many' and 'angle' respectively; combined as 'multangular' the word has retained the original literal sense of 'having many angles' and additionally acquired occasional figurative use meaning 'many-sided' or 'multifaceted'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having many angles or sides; many-angled (literally describing a shape with multiple angles).
The multangular room created interesting patterns of light and shadow on the floor.
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Adjective 2
having many aspects or facets; complex in structure or character (figurative use).
Her multangular approach to the problem considered social, economic, and technical factors.
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Last updated: 2025/11/07 05:23