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diagonal

Pronunciation: [daɪˈæɡənəl]

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Learn how to use diagonal in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “geometry”

(adjective) describes a line that goes from one corner to another corner in a shape, like a square or rectangle. This line is not straight up and down or side to side; it cuts across the shape.

Example

The diagonal line across the square divides it into two equal triangles.

Example

A horizontal line is not diagonal; it goes straight from side to side.

Example

Can you draw a diagonal line from the top left corner to the bottom right corner?

Context: “geometry”

(noun) a line that connects two opposite corners of a shape, especially in a square or rectangle. It's a way to see how far apart those corners are when you cut across the shape instead of going around.

Example

In geometry class, we learned that a square has two diagonals that meet at the center.

Example

A triangle does not have a diagonal; it only has three sides.

Example

How many diagonals does a rectangle have?

How to pronounce diagonal

Pronunciation: [daɪˈæɡənəl]

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