slantwise

Meanings

• Verb

  Moving or tilting something sideways or obliquely.

  - "He slantwise moved the ladder against the wall."
  - "She took a slantwise approach to solving the problem."

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Variants

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slant , slants , slantways , slantwise , slanty

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'aslant' or 'at an angle'. From Old English 'slanian' meaning 'to lean' or 'to slope'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'slantwise' is often used in the context of perspective in art and literature.

2. In mathematics, a slant height is the perpendicular height of a slanted triangle's base.

3. The term 'slantwise' is also used in computing to refer to a diagonal line or direction.

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Related Concepts

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1. Oblique: Related concept meaning 'at an angle'. Can be used interchangeably with 'slantwise'.

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Culture

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Slantwise has been used in various contexts, including in literature, art, and mathematics. In literature, it can refer to a character's perspective or approach to a situation. In art, it can be used to create a sense of depth or perspective. In mathematics, it can refer to a line or function that is not perpendicular to the x-axis.

How to Memorize "slantwise"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ladder leaning against a wall at an angle. Visualize the ladder's sides forming a zigzag pattern as it reaches the wall.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'slantwise' with the image of a zigzag pattern or a ladder leaning against a wall.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Slantwise is a sideways lean'.

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