angular
gb/ˈæŋɡjəlɚ/ us/ˈæŋɡjəlɚ/
B2
Inglês
~ 13200
Aceções
0 aceções
adjective
B2
property
1
having sharp corners or angles
Having many sharp corners or edges instead of smooth, round shapes.
Padrão de uso:
an angular [object]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use 'angular' when they only mean something is at an angle (tilted). 'Angular' describes the shape itself (with sharp corners), while 'at an angle' or 'tilted' describes the position or direction.
Sinónimos
sharp-cornered (Very close in meaning, but slightly more informal and descriptive rather than technical.)
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jagged (Suggests rough or uneven sharp points, often more irregular than 'angular'.)
Antónimos
rounded (Describes shapes with smooth curves and no clear corners, the opposite of angular.)
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smooth (Emphasizes the lack of sharp edges or corners.)
Colocações
angular design
|angular building
|angular shapes
|angular lines
|angular rocks
|angular outline
Temas
shape
|appearance
|art
|core_vocabulary
|science
Exemplos
- The architect chose an angular structure with sharp, jutting balconies.
- Bright light emphasized the angular edges of the metal sculpture.
- The new logo has a simple, angular shape that looks modern.
- They drove through a landscape of harsh, angular cliffs.
- The furniture has a clean, angular look that suits the minimalist apartment.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The table has an angular top with sharp corners.
- I like the simple, angular lines of this chair.
- We saw an angular rock standing alone on the beach.
- The building looks very angular next to the old round tower.
- The artist drew an angular shape on the board.
adjective
B2
property
2
thin and bony in appearance
Thin and bony, with clear hard lines instead of soft, round shapes, especially in the face or body.
Padrão de uso:
an angular [face/body/figure]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'angular' with 'angry' because of similar spelling. 'Angular' describes shape or body type, while 'angry' describes emotion.
Sinónimos
gaunt (Often suggests extreme thinness, sometimes from illness or hardship, and can sound more negative than 'angular'.)
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lean (Describes thinness, often in a positive or neutral way; less focused on sharp bone structure than 'angular'.)
Antónimos
round-faced (Emphasizes a soft, circular face, the opposite of a thin, angular one.)
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plump (Describes a soft, slightly fat body, without the sharp lines of an angular figure.)
Colocações
angular face
|angular features
|angular jaw
|angular frame
|angular figure
|angular shoulders
Temas
appearance
|people
|body
|health
Exemplos
- Her angular face was highlighted by the strong light from the window.
- The actor’s angular features made him perfect for the role of a strict teacher.
- As he grew older, his body became taller and more angular.
- The model’s angular frame gave the clothes a striking, modern look.
- He had an angular jaw that made his expression seem severe.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The man has a thin, angular face.
- Her angular jaw makes her look very serious.
- After losing weight, his body looked more angular.
- The artist drew an angular woman with sharp shoulders.
- He liked her strong, angular features.
adjective
technical
C1
property
3
relating to or measured in angles
Connected with angles, or measured using angles, especially in science and math.
Padrão de uso:
angular [quantity/measurement]
Erro comum:
Learners may think 'angular' always means 'sharp and pointy'. In science and math, it instead means 'related to angles' or 'measured in angles', as in 'angular velocity' or 'angular distance'.
Sinónimos
rotational (In physics, often overlaps when describing motion around an axis, but 'angular' focuses more directly on angles and angle-based quantities.)
Antónimos
linear (In physics and math, describes motion or quantities along a straight line, often contrasted with 'angular'.)
Colocações
angular velocity
|angular momentum
|angular acceleration
|angular displacement
|angular distance
|angular measurement
Temas
science
|mathematics
|physics
|education
Exemplos
- In this experiment we measure the angular displacement of the pendulum over time.
- Angular velocity is given in radians per second.
- The telescope can resolve very small angular distances between stars.
- We need to convert the linear speed of the rim into angular speed.
- The formula relates angular acceleration to the net torque on the object.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The student learned about angular speed in physics class.
- Angular distance tells us how far apart two stars look in the sky.
- We use radians to show angular change.
- Angular velocity is different from linear velocity.
- The engineer calculated the angular movement of the wheel.
adjective
literary
C1
property
4
stiff or awkward in movement or style
Moving or looking stiff and not smooth, with sharp, sudden changes in movement or style.
Padrão de uso:
angular [movement/gesture/style]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes try to use 'angular' for any strange or unusual movement. It is best used when the movement or style clearly feels sharp, hard, or broken into clear parts, not just when it is different.
Sinónimos
awkward (A general word for movement or style that is not smooth or natural; 'angular' suggests this awkwardness has sharp, rigid lines.)
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jerky (Focuses on sudden, uneven movements; 'angular' adds a sense of hard lines or sharp changes in direction.)
Antónimos
fluid (Describes movement or style that is very smooth and continuous, the opposite of angular movement.)
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graceful (Emphasizes elegant, smooth movement, contrasting with stiff, angular motions.)
Colocações
angular movements
|angular gestures
|angular dance
|angular writing style
|angular choreography
|angular drawing
Temas
arts
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Exemplos
- The dancer’s early work was full of sharp, angular movements.
- His walk was oddly angular, as if every step were a separate decision.
- The artist’s angular lines give the figures a tense, uneasy energy.
- She spoke with angular gestures that sliced through the air.
- The robot moved in short, angular bursts across the floor.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The dancer used strong, angular moves in the show.
- His body made short, angular steps across the stage.
- The cartoon uses hard, angular lines for the characters.
- Her hands made quick, angular gestures as she talked.
- The robot’s angular movements looked unnatural.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
angular
IPA
GB/ˈæŋɡjəlɚ/
US/ˈæŋɡjəlɚ/
Sílabas e acento
an - gu - lar (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (an)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: angular
Família de palavras
Core family
angle
noun A2
Advanced or less common
angularity
noun C1
angularly
adverb
Expressões
angular acceleration
1/ˈæŋɡjəlɚ ˌæksˌɛlɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
how quickly rotation speed changes
In physics, how fast the turning speed of an object changes over time.
Exemplos
- When you press the gas pedal, the car’s wheels experience angular acceleration.
- The graph shows the angular acceleration of the rotating disc.
- Torque is directly related to angular acceleration in this equation.
angular frequency
1/ˈæŋɡjəlɚ fɹˈikwənsi/
fixed phrase
technical
oscillation rate in radians per second
In physics, how fast something repeats its motion, written in radians per second instead of cycles per second.
Exemplos
- The angular frequency of the pendulum depends on its length.
- In this wave equation, omega represents angular frequency.
- We can convert frequency in hertz to angular frequency by multiplying by 2π.
angular momentum
1/ˈæŋɡjəlɚ moʊmˈɛntəm/
fixed phrase
technical
rotational analog of linear momentum
In physics, the amount of rotation an object has around a point or line, depending on how fast it spins and how its mass is spread out.
Exemplos
- A figure skater increases her spin by pulling in her arms to conserve angular momentum.
- The planet’s angular momentum keeps it in a stable orbit around the star.
- Angular momentum must be conserved in this closed system.
angular velocity
1/ˈæŋɡjəlɚ vəlˈɑsəti/
fixed phrase
technical
rate at which something rotates
In physics, how fast something turns, measured by how much the angle changes in a certain time.
Exemplos
- The wheels spin with a much higher angular velocity than the car's body moves forward.
- The angular velocity of the wheel is measured in radians per second.
- In physics we calculated the angular velocity of the rotating disc.
- As the CD spins faster, its angular velocity increases.
- The planet's angular velocity determines the length of its day.
- We can calculate angular velocity from the period of rotation.