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Oblique

/əˈbliːk/adjective / noun / verb
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Oblique primarily means slanting or at an angle, rather than straight or direct, often implying a subtle or indirect approach in communication or design. In technical fields like geometry, it refers to lines or angles that aren't parallel or perpendicular, adding a layer of complexity to shapes and structures. This versatile term highlights the elegance of indirectness in both everyday subtlety and precise scientific contexts.

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