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Obliquely
/əˈblɪkli/adverb
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Obliquely means in a slanted, indirect, or not straight-on manner, often suggesting a subtle angle or evasion rather than a direct approach. This term adds depth in contexts like geometry for non-perpendicular lines or in conversations for hinting without full disclosure, making it a favorite for nuanced expression in modern writing and speech.
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In art and perspective drawing, using oblique projection—dating back to ancient Greek techniques—allows artists to represent 3D objects on a 2D surface without vanishing points, a method still taught today and famously employed by M.C. Escher in his mind-bending works to create impossible architectures.
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