cata-cornered

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cata-cornered

The new building was constructed cata-cornered to the old one.

Definition

Adjective 1. Situated diagonally opposite; placed or oriented at an angle across a corner. - Describes something positioned not directly opposite or adjacent, but across an intersection or space, forming a diagonal line.

Usage
  • Used to describe the relative position of two objects, typically buildings or spaces, that are diagonally across from each other, often at a street intersection.
  • It is a descriptive term for placement and orientation.
Examples
  • The pharmacy is cata-cornered from the bank, not right next to it.
  • They bought the house cata-cornered to the park.
  • We sat at the table cata-cornered from the entrance.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in the context of urban planning, real estate, or giving directions to describe a specific, non-parallel spatial relationship.
  • It implies a sense of being askew or at an angle relative to a standard grid or layout.
Variants and Related Words
  • Catty-corner (adj., adv.): A common variant with identical meaning.
    • The cafe is catty-corner to the library.
  • Kitty-corner (adj., adv.): Another common variant.
  • Cater-cornered (adj., adv.): A less common variant.
  • Diagonally (adv.): The standard adverb describing this orientation.
    • They live diagonally across from us.
Synonyms
  • Diagonal: Arranged in a slanting direction.
  • Kitty-corner: (As a variant).
  • Cater-corner: (As a variant).
Related Phrases/Idioms
  • (Sitting) cater-corner/catty-corner (from someone): A phrase describing sitting diagonally opposite someone at a square table.
    • At the meeting, the two managers sat catty-corner from each other.
cata-cornered

The new building was constructed cata-cornered to the old one.

Adjective
  1. slanted across a polygon on a diagonal line
    • set off in a catty-corner direction across the vacant lot

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