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Definition of obliqueness

obliqueness

/əˈbliːk.nəs/
ob · lique · ness
Adverb:obliquely
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Adjective:oblique
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• noun

1

The quality of being indirect, evasive, or not explicit in speech, writing, or behavior.

Example

"The diplomat was known for the calculated obliqueness of his public statements."

2

The state or condition of slanting or inclined orientation, being neither parallel nor perpendicular.

Example

"The afternoon shadows lengthened because of the increasing obliqueness of the sun's rays."

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• Rhymes for obliqueness

• Nearby Words

obligingness
oblique
obliquely
obliqueness
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obliteration
obliterator

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'oblique' (from Latin 'obliquus', meaning slanting or sidelong) and the native suffix '-ness'.

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