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   What does oblique mean?

   • If you describe a statement as oblique, you mean that is not expressed directly or openly, making it difficult to understand. It was an oblique reference to his mother. Mr Golding delivered an oblique warning, talking of the danger of sudden action. He obliquely referred to the U.S., Britain and Saudi Arabia.

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   Is 'oblique' an adverb or a verb?

   • The adjective form of 'oblique' is oblique. Yasiel Puig re-aggravated his oblique injury, which is an adjective describing the nature of the injury. The adverb form of 'oblique' is 'obliquely'.

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   What is an oblique line?

   • He obliquely referred to the U.S., Britain and Saudi Arabia. An oblique line is a straight line that is not horizontal or vertical. An oblique angle is any angle other than a right angle. It lies between the plain and the sea at an oblique angle to the coastline. This muscle runs obliquely downwards inside the abdominal cavity.

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   What does an oblique statement mean?

   • An oblique statement, in the context of language, is difficult to immediately understand, as the speaker may be too timid to directly state his idea or is attempting to manipulate the listener. This concept is different from oblique in geometry, which describes a line or plane that is inclined at an angle that is not at a ninety-degree angle.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › obliquelyOBLIQUELY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   OBLIQUELY definition: 1. said in a way that is not direct, so that the real meaning is not immediately clear: 2. in a…. Learn more.

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     OBLIQUELY meaning: 1. said in a way that is not direct, so...

   • Znaczenie Obliquely, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     OBLIQUELY definicja: 1. said in a way that is not direct, so...

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     OBLIQUE definition: 1. having a sloping direction, angle, or...

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOBLIQUE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you describe a statement as oblique, you mean that is not expressed directly or openly, making it difficult to understand. It was an oblique reference to his mother. Mr Golding delivered an oblique warning, talking of the danger of sudden action. Synonyms: indirect, implied, roundabout, backhanded More Synonyms of oblique.

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   OBLIQUELY definition: in an oblique manner or direction | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples.

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   The word obliquely can mean the indirect way something is talked about or the indirect path that something takes. It's also a word used to describe when something is positioned sideways or on a slant, like a ladder propped obliquely against the wall.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › obliqueOblique Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of OBLIQUE is neither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined. How to use oblique in a sentence.

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   Obliquely definition: in an oblique manner or direction.. See examples of OBLIQUELY used in a sentence.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOBLIQUE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   OBLIQUE definition: 1. having a sloping direction, angle, or position: 2. (of an angle) either more or less than 90°…. Learn more.