Definitions For Diagonal

noun

  • A punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information
  • (mathematics) a set of entries in a square matrix running diagonally either from the upper left to lower right entry or running from the upper right to lower left entry
  • An oblique line of squares of the same color on a checkerboard
  • A line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric
  • (geometry) a straight line connecting any two vertices of a polygon that are not adjacent
  • A diagonal line, direction, or pattern

adjective

  • Having an oblique or slanted direction
  • Connecting two nonadjacent corners of a plane figure or any two corners of a solid that are not in the same face

Is Diagonal a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
10
Words with Friends
13

The word Diagonal is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Diagonal in a Sentence

  • The blanket is covered with diagonal stripes.
  • The diagonal design ran up the wall all the way from the lower left to the upper right-hand corner
  • A design with strong diagonals
  • The ramp was set at a low diagonal to make it easier for physically challenged patrons

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