Diagonally

/daɪˈæɡənəli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a direction that is at an angle to something, especially when it crosses from one corner to another.

The pieces were arranged diagonally across the table.

In a slanting or oblique manner.

He walked diagonally across the field to reach the other side.

Transfer of connection or relation between disparate points.

The data was plotted diagonally on the graph to show the correlation.

Moving in a diagonal manner in a game or sport.

The quarterback threw the ball diagonally to the receiver.

From the Latin 'diagonalis', meaning 'slanting' or 'crossing'.

cut diagonally

to divide something across its corners instead of in a straight line.

move diagonally

to change position in a slanted direction.

align diagonally

to arrange items along a diagonal line.

diagonal

A straight line joining two non-adjacent vertices of a polygon.

oblique

Not explicit or done in a direct way; slanted.

To do something in a roundabout way.

He solved the problem diagonally instead of taking the straightforward route.

To take a shortcut that isn’t straight.

She took a diagonally approach to finish her project.