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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

obliquity

/ɒbˈlɪkwɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does obliquity mean?

noun

The quality of being indirect or oblique in manner or approach; a deviation from a straight or direct course.

Example

"The artist's use of obliquity in her sculpture added a layer of complexity to the piece."

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