Other Definitions
oblique (enc)
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Oblique| Noun | 1. | oblique - any grammatical case other than the nominativegrammatical case, case - nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence vocative, vocative case - the case (in some inflected languages) used when the referent of the noun is being addressed ablative, ablative case - the case indicating the agent in passive sentences or the instrument or manner or place of the action described by the verb | | | 2. | oblique - a diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso | | | Adj. | 1. | oblique - slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angular; "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"convergent - tending to come together from different directions inclined - at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position; "an inclined plane" parallel - being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; "parallel lines never converge"; "concentric circles are parallel"; "dancers in two parallel rows" perpendicular - intersecting at or forming right angles; "the axes are perpendicular to each other" | | | 2. | oblique - indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading; "used devious means to achieve success"; "gave oblique answers to direct questions"; "oblique political maneuvers"indirect - extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action; "making indirect but legitimate inquiries"; "an indirect insult"; "doubtless they had some indirect purpose in mind"; "though his methods are indirect they are not dishonest"; "known as a shady indirect fellow" | |
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