angular

adjective an·gu·lar \ˈaŋ-gyə-lər\

: having little flesh so that the shapes of your bones can be seen : thin and bony

: having one or more angles

Full Definition of ANGULAR

a : forming an angle : sharp-cornered

b : having one or more angles

: measured by an angle <angular distance>

a : stiff in character or manner : lacking smoothness or grace

b : lean and having prominent bone structure

— an·gu·lar·ly adverb

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Origin of ANGULAR

Middle French or Latin; Middle French angulaire, from Latin angularis, from angulus angle

First Known Use: 15th century

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ANGULAR Defined for Kids

angular

adjective an·gu·lar \ˈaŋ-gyə-lər\

Definition of ANGULAR for Kids

: having angles or sharp corners <… the town was laid out in harsh angular patterns. — Madeleine L'Engle, A Wrinkle in Time>

: thin and bony

Medical Dictionary

angular

adjective an·gu·lar \ˈaŋ-gyə-lər\

Medical Definition of ANGULAR

a : having an angle or angles b : forming an angle or corner : sharp-cornered

: measured by an angle <angular distance>

: relating to or having a chemical structure in which a component ring or group is attached at an angle and not in a straight line <an angular methyl group>

: relating to or situated near an anatomical angle <the angular head of the levator labii superioris>; specifically : relating to or situated near the inner angle of the eye