slantindicular/slantendicular
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prettygoodwordslantindicular or slantendicular (slan-tuhn-DIK-yoo-lar) - adj., (US, obs.) oblique, aslant.
A colorful 19th century Americanism that, alas, did not survive into lasting popularity. I suspect this of being an American regionalism, but I haven't confirmed it. Apparently is a blend with slant + (perp)endicular, which suggests it's specifically for somewhat off vertical rather than somewhat off horizontal.
---L.
A colorful 19th century Americanism that, alas, did not survive into lasting popularity. I suspect this of being an American regionalism, but I haven't confirmed it. Apparently is a blend with slant + (perp)endicular, which suggests it's specifically for somewhat off vertical rather than somewhat off horizontal.
---L.
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Date: 2024-07-01 02:46 am (UTC)