diagonal

Noun · Adjective
Synonyms: biassolidusslashvirgulestrokeseparatrixaslantaslopeslantedslantingslopedsloping

WordNet 3.0

Noun (5)

  1. (geometry) a straight line connecting any two vertices of a polygon that are not adjacent
  2. a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabricSynonyms: bias
  3. an oblique line of squares of the same color on a checkerboard“the bishop moves on the diagonals”
  4. (mathematics) a set of entries in a square matrix running diagonally either from the upper left to lower right entry or running from the upper right to lower left entry
  5. a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of informationSynonyms: solidusslashvirgulestrokeseparatrix

Adjective (2)

  1. connecting two nonadjacent corners of a plane figure or any two corners of a solid that are not in the same face“a diagonal line across the page”
  2. having an oblique or slanted directionSynonyms: aslantaslopeslantedslantingslopedsloping
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

nonparallel \nonparallel\ adj.

1.not parallel; -- of lines or linear objects. Opposite of parallel. [Narrower terms: bias, catacorner, cata-cornered, catercorner, cater-cornered, catty-corner, catty-cornered, diagonal, kitty-corner, kitty-cornered, oblique, skew, skewed, slanted ; {crossed, decussate, intersectant, intersecting; cross-grained ; {diagonal; orthogonal, orthographic, rectangular, right-angled ; {right, perpendicular; angled ; {convergent] Also See: convergent, divergent, diverging. [WordNet 1.5]

2.(Computers) Not using parallel processing; -- of computers. [Narrower terms: serial] PJC]

Diagonal \Di*ag"o*nal\, a. [L. diagonalis, fr. Gr. ? from to angle; dia` through + ? an angle; perh. akin to E. knee: cf. F. diagonal.] (Geom.) Joining two not adjacent angles of a quadrilateral or multilateral figure; running across from corner to corner; crossing at an angle with one of the sides. [1913 Webster]

Diagonal bond (Masonry), herringbone work. See Herringbone, a.

Diagonal built (Shipbuilding), built by forming the outer skin of two layers of planking, making angles of about 45[deg] with the keel, in opposite directions.

Diagonal cleavage. See under Cleavage.

Diagonal molding (Arch.), a chevron or zigzag molding.

Diagonal rib. (Arch.) See Cross-springer.

Diagonal scale, a scale which consists of a set of parallel lines, with other lines crossing them obliquely, so that their intersections furnish smaller subdivisions of the unit of measure than could be conveniently marked on a plain scale.

Diagonal stratification. (Geol.) Same as Cross bedding, under Cross, a. [1913 Webster]

Diagonal \Di*ag"o*nal\, n.

1.A right line drawn from one angle to another not adjacent, of a figure of four or more sides, and dividing it into two parts. [1913 Webster]

2.(Engin.) A member, in a framed structure, running obliquely across a panel. [1913 Webster]

3.A diagonal cloth; a kind of cloth having diagonal stripes, ridges, or welts made in the weaving. [1913 Webster]

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