slantwise
|slant-wise|
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/ˈslæntˌwaɪz/
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/ˈslɑːntˌwaɪz/
diagonal direction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'slantwise' originates from the combination of 'slant' and the suffix '-wise', where 'slant' meant 'to slope' and '-wise' indicated 'in the manner of'.
Historical Evolution
'Slant' evolved from the Middle English word 'slenten', and '-wise' was added to form 'slantwise'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in a sloping manner', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
positioned or moving in a sloping or diagonal direction.
The picture was hung slantwise on the wall.
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Adverb 1
in a sloping or diagonal manner.
The rain fell slantwise against the window.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35