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    oblique

    oblique - Dictionary definition and meaning for word oblique

    Definition
    (noun) any grammatical case other than the nominative
    Synonyms : oblique case
    Definition
    (noun) a diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso Definition
    (adj) slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled
    Example Sentence
    • the oblique rays of the winter sun
    • acute and obtuse angles are oblique angles
    • the axis of an oblique cone is not perpendicular to its base
    Definition
    (adj) indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
    Synonyms : devious
    Example Sentence
    • used devious means to achieve success
    • gave oblique answers to direct questions
    • oblique political maneuvers
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for oblique

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Oblique - split it like OB(object) lique(sounds as LIKE). So OBject Like, referring something indirectly.

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Ur making an oblique reference i.e indirect ref

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oblisk sound like oblique (slanted).... here faces are kept oblique so tht at top tapering ll happen...something like pyramid...

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ob + LIque(lets say LIne) ~ line is normally straight this oblique is indirect

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jab ghee seedhi ungli se naa nikle to ungli tedhi (oblique) karni padti hai

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ob+lique—ob means against—if you dislike someone or OB(against)+ LIQUE(like), you always REFER THEM INDIRECTLY

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