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Definition of angular

angular

/ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/
an · gu · lar
Adverb:angularly
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1

Having clear, sharp angles or corners rather than gentle curves.

Example

"The modern museum featured a striking angular roof made of glass and steel."

2

Lean and having prominent bones, especially in the face or body.

Example

"The portrait highlighted the actor's tall, angular frame and high cheekbones."

3

Placed at an angle or measured by means of an angle, especially in physics, astronomy, and geometry.

Example

"The skaters tucked their arms in tightly to increase their angular velocity during the spin."

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• Rhymes for angular

• Nearby Words

anguid
anguish
anguished
angular
angularity
angularly
anhinga

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin angularis ('having corners or angles'), from angulus ('corner, angle').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Angular. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/angular
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