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diagonal

/ˌdaɪəˈɡɒnəl/ adjective, noun · British & US
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What does diagonal mean?

adjective, noun

A diagonal line or shape is one that connects two opposite corners of a rectangle or square, or a line that is not horizontal or vertical. A diagonal is also a line or route that is not direct or straightforward.

Example

"The diagonal of the roof was covered in snow."

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