angularity

CEFRC2

/ˈaeŋɡjələr/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The quality of having sharp corners or straight lines.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A sharp point or angle.

Examples

  • She admired the angularity of his face.

  • The modern building is defined by the sharp angularity of its walls.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A stiff, cranky, crotchety manner or behaviour.

  2. The property or characteristic of possessing angles.

More examples

In context

  • The sculpture's angularity gave it a modern look.

  • It was a brave, good speech, a speech from that staunch and strong spirit which lay behind all the acidities and angularities of the old zoologist.

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Origin

noun

From angular + -ity.