No exact match translations found for 'diagonal' in dogri.
Word 'diagonal' in Other Languages
- diagonal in Assamese অসমীয়া
- diagonal in Bengali বাংলা
- diagonal in Bodo बड़ो
- diagonal in Dogri डोगरी
- diagonal in English
- diagonal in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- diagonal in Hindi हिन्दी
- diagonal in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- diagonal in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- diagonal in Konkani कोंकणी
- diagonal in Maithili মৈথিলী
- diagonal in Malayalam മലയാളം
- diagonal in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- diagonal in Marathi मराठी
- diagonal in Nepali नेपाली
- diagonal in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- diagonal in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- diagonal in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- diagonal in Santali
- diagonal in Sindhi سنڌي
- diagonal in Tamil தமிழ்
- diagonal in Telugu తెలుగు
- diagonal in Urdu اُردُو
Diagonal
Part of Speech
Adjective, Noun
Pronunciation
English: /daɪˈæɡ.ən.əl/ or /daɪˈæɡ.nəl/
Definitions
- (Adjective) Extending from one corner to the opposite corner in a straight line.
- (Noun) A line segment that connects two non-adjacent vertices of a polygon or polyhedron.
Usage Examples
- "She drew a diagonal line across the square."
- "The chessboard is divided into vertical, horizontal, and diagonal sections."
Etymology
Derived from Latin diagonalis, from Greek diagōnios (διάγωνιος), meaning "from angle to angle."
Synonyms
- Slanted
- Oblique
- Angled
- Inclined
Antonyms
- Horizontal
- Vertical
- Perpendicular
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | Diagonal | /dja.ɡo.nal/ |
| German | Diagonal | /di.a.ɡoˈnaːl/ |
| Spanish | Diagonal | /djaɣoˈnal/ |
| Hindi | विकर्ण | /vɪ.kəɽɳ/ |
| Tamil | கோணம் | /koːɳam/ |
| Chinese | 对角线 | /duì jiǎo xiàn/ |
| Japanese | 対角線 | /taikakusen/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
British English: /daɪˈæɡ.ən.əl/
American English: /daɪˈæɡ.nəl/
Historical Usage
The term "diagonal" has been in mathematical and architectural contexts since the 16th century, describing angles and lines crossing structures or shapes.
Cultural Nuances
In chess, "diagonal" refers to the movement of bishops, while in design and architecture, diagonal lines often symbolize dynamism and movement.
More Information
The concept of diagonals is critical in geometry, engineering, and art. Diagonal lines create balance and movement in compositions, often guiding the viewer's eye in visual media.