diagonal
Translation
diagonal
Examples
Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner.
Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner.
A square has two diagonals of equal length.
A square has two diagonals of equal length.
Grammar Patterns
a diagonal ((noun)) Draw a diagonal line.
a diagonal (noun) A square has two diagonals.
Similar Words
slanted, oblique, sloped
Etymology
From Greek 'dia-' (across) and 'gonia' (angle, corner). It means 'from angle to angle'.
Memory Tips
Picture a line going 'across the angles' (corners) of a square. This helps remember both the adjective and noun form.