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angled

|an-gled|

B2

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/ˈæŋɡəld/

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/ˈæŋɡld/

(angle)

intersection of lines

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNoun
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'angled' originates from the Latin word 'angulus', meaning 'corner'.

Historical Evolution

'angulus' transformed into the Old French word 'angle', and eventually became the modern English word 'angle'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'corner', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having angles or sharp corners'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having angles or sharp corners.

The table has an angled design.

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Adjective 2

positioned at an angle.

The picture was angled on the wall.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45