obliqueness
|o/blique/ness|
/əˈbliːk.nəs/
(oblique)
indirect or slanting
Etymology
'oblique' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'obliquus,' where 'ob-' meant 'against' and 'liquus' meant 'bent.'
'obliquus' transformed into the Old French word 'oblique,' and eventually became the modern English word 'oblique' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'bent or slanting,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'indirect or evasive.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being oblique; deviation from a straight line or course.
The obliqueness of the path made it difficult to navigate.
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Noun 2
indirectness or evasiveness in speech or conduct.
His obliqueness in answering questions frustrated the interviewer.
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Last updated: 2025/02/04 03:36