Definition and Synonyms for Oblique

Definition of Oblique

1. Slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled Adjective
2. Any grammatical case other than the nominative Noun
3. A diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso Noun
4. Indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading Adjective Satellite

parallel
Adjective
antonym
1
1. being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting
perpendicular
Adjective
antonym
1
1. intersecting at or forming right angles
nominative
Noun
antonym
1
1. the category of nouns serving as the grammatical subject of a verb
obliqueness
Noun
derivation
2
1. the quality of being oblique and rambling indirectly
2. the property of being neither parallel nor perpendicular, but at a slanting angle
obliquity
Noun
derivation
1
1. the quality of being deceptive

Etymology for oblique