angulate

/'æɳgjuleit/

Thân thiện

The geologist carefully measured the angulate rock fragment.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Having angles or an angular shape: Describes something that is not rounded or curved, but instead has distinct corners or sharp bends.

2. Verb:

   • To make or become angular: The action of causing something to have angles or to become more angular in shape.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • The crystals had a distinctly angulate structure. (The crystals were clearly shaped with angles.)
  • He preferred the angulate lines of modern architecture to more fluid designs. (He liked the sharp, cornered lines of modern buildings more than flowing ones.)

• Verb:

  • The artist used a chisel to angulate the smooth piece of marble. (The artist used a tool to create angles on the smooth stone.)
  • Over time, erosion can angulate the edges of rounded stones. (Erosion can make the edges of round stones become angled.)

Advanced Usage

• Technical/Scientific Context: The term is often used in geometry, biology (e.g., describing bone or crystal shapes), and design.
  • The botanist noted the angulate stem of the plant, which was a key identifying feature.
• As a Past Participle (Adjectival Use): The verb form can be used to describe a state resulting from an action.
  • The angulated fracture required surgical intervention. (The broken bone, which was at an angle, needed surgery.)

Variants and Related Words

• Angular (adj): The more common synonym, meaning having angles or sharp corners.
  • She had an angular face with high cheekbones.
• Angulation (n): The state of being angular, or the formation of angles.
  • The angulation of the joint was measured by the physiotherapist.

Synonyms

• Adjective: Angular, cornered, jagged, polygonal.
• Verb: To corner, to sharpen (in the sense of creating an edge).

Antonyms

• Adjective: Rounded, curved, smooth, circular.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having angles or an angular shape

Verb

1. make or become angular

Từ đồng nghĩa

• angular