diagonal
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Quick answer
Going in a slanted direction rather than straight up, down, or across.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
slanted
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She drew a _____ line from one corner of the page to the other."
Answer: diagonal
In your own words, what does "diagonal" mean?
Going in a slanted direction rather than straight up, down, or across.
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