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an·gu·lar / ˈanggyələr/ • adj. 1. (of an object, outline, or shape) having angles or sharp corners: angular chairs. ∎ (of a person or part of their body) lean and having a prominent bone structure: her angular face. ∎ (of a person's way of moving) not flowing smoothly; awkward or jerky: his movements were stiff and angular. ∎ placed or directed at an angle: large angular writing. 2. chiefly Physics denoting physical properties or quantities measured with reference to or by means of an angle, esp. those associated with rotation: angular acceleration. 3. Astrol. located in or relating to one of the houses that begin at the four cardinal points. DERIVATIVES: an·gu·lar·i·ty / ˌanggyəˈlaritē/ n. an·gu·lar·ly adv. |
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"angular." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "angular." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-angular.html "angular." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-angular.html |
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angular In most Gnathostomata, a bone which forms the angle of the lower jaw. In mammals it forms the tympanic bone.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "angular." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "angular." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-angular.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "angular." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-angular.html |
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T. F. HOAD. "angular." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "angular." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-angular.html T. F. HOAD. "angular." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-angular.html |
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•ampulla, bulla, fuller, Müller, pula, puller
•titular • Weissmuller • wirepuller
•incunabula, tabular
•preambular • glandular • coagula
•angular, quadrangular, rectangular, triangular
•Dracula, facula, oracular, spectacular, vernacular
•cardiovascular, vascular
•annular, granular
•scapula • capsular • spatula
•tarantula • nebula • scheduler
•calendula
•irregular, regular
•Benbecula, molecular, secular, specular
•cellular • fibula • Caligula • singular
•auricular, curricula, curricular, diverticula, funicular, lenticular, navicular, particular, perpendicular, testicular, vehicular, vermicular
•primula
•insular, peninsula
•fistula, Vistula
•globular
•modular, nodular
•binocular, jocular, ocular
•oscular
•copula, popular
•consular • formula • tubular • uvula
•jugular
•avuncular, carbuncular
•crepuscular, majuscular, minuscular, muscular
•pustular
•circular, semicircular, tubercular
•Ursula
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"angular." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "angular." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-angular.html "angular." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-angular.html |
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