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multiangular

multiangular

6.8
Having many angles and corners
  • adjective
  • /ˌmʌltiˈæŋɡjələr/
: multiangular
  • The sculpture has a multiangular design that catches the light from different angles.

Examples

  • The engineering of the bridge is classified by Needham as the multiangular, soaring cantilever type, which was most efficient because it obviated the necessity for central piers, obstacles particularly liable to flood damage and to block moving ships.

    Academic text (2002)
  • The room had multiangular walls, making it feel both unique and spacious.

  • Very high-resolution multiangular analysis and triangulation determine the nature, location, and size of a defect.

    Academic text (1994)
  • A common solution to this issue is the retrieval of AOT over dark objects (Levy et al. 2007); however, this does not allow for multiangular observations.

    Academic text (2010)
  • The architect created a multiangular structure to maximize the space and aesthetic appeal.

Antonyms

linear
  • Specialized
1 6.1

Long and narrow with nearly parallel sides like grass leaves

How Many Angles

multiangular
6.8
angular
17 3.8
rounded
45 2.4

Surface Forms

multiangular positive

Morphology

multiangular = angular (transparent) = multi + angle + ar

The word transparently combines 'multi-' with 'angular' to mean having many angles.

Etymology

Multiangular comes from multi- meaning 'many' and angle meaning 'corner', so it literally says 'many corners'. So, it describes something with many angles or sharp sides, like a building, pattern, or shape that has lots of corners.