Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having angles or an angular shape: Describes an object or form that has sharp corners, distinct angles, or is not curved or rounded.
   • Measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle: Used in mathematics and physics to describe quantities defined in terms of angles.
   • Lean and bony in appearance: Describes a person who is thin with prominent bones, giving a sharp, gaunt appearance.
   • Stiff and awkward in manner: Describes a person's movement or behavior that is not smooth or graceful.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective (Shape):
  • The building had a modern, angular design with many sharp corners.
  • She prefers the angular lines of Art Deco furniture over more rounded styles.
• Adjective (Mathematics/Physics):
  • Angular velocity is a measure of how fast an object rotates.
  • The formula calculates the angular displacement of the wheel.
• Adjective (Appearance):
  • His face was thin and angular, with high cheekbones and a pointed chin.
  • The model's angular features were perfect for high-fashion photography.
• Adjective (Manner):
  • His angular movements made him seem nervous and uncomfortable on stage.
  • She gave an angular, abrupt nod in response.

Advanced Usage

• "Angular momentum" (Physics): A property of a rotating body, equivalent to the product of its moment of inertia and its angular velocity.
  • The conservation of angular momentum explains why an ice skater spins faster when she pulls her arms in.
• "Angular frequency" (Physics/Engineering): A measure of rotation rate, usually expressed in radians per second.
  • The angular frequency of the alternating current is 50 Hz.

Variants and Related Words

• Angularity (noun): The quality of being angular.
  • The angularity of the sculpture gave it a dynamic, modern feel.
• Angularly (adverb): In an angular manner.
  • The light fell angularly across the floor, creating long shadows.

Synonyms

• For shape: Jagged, sharp-cornered, pointed, polygonal.
• For appearance: Gaunt, bony, rawboned, lanky.
• For manner: Awkward, stiff, ungainly, graceless.

Antonyms

• For shape: Rounded, curved, smooth, flowing.
• For appearance: Plump, rounded, fleshy.
• For manner: Graceful, fluid, smooth, elegant.

Related Phrases and Compound Terms

• Angular distance: The angle between two lines of sight from an observer to two points.
• Angular acceleration: The rate of change of angular velocity.
• Angular resolution: The ability of an imaging system to distinguish small details of an object.

Adjective

1. having angles or an angular shape
2. measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle
   • angular momentum