oblique
An oblique lineAn oblique line.
» The internal oblique muscle is located beneath the external oblique muscle in the abdominal region of the body.
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4 sensesAn oblique line.
Synonym of slash ⟨/⟩.
The oblique case.
any grammatical case other than the nominative
The musculus obliquus externus abdominis or also obliquus internus abdominis.
Examples
2 sentencesThe internal oblique muscle is located beneath the external oblique muscle in the abdominal region of the body.
The external obliques are a pair of muscles that lie on the lateral sides of the abdominal region of the body.
Origin
From Middle French oblique, from Latin oblīquus (also spelled oblīcus) (“slanting, sidewayFrom Middle French oblique, from Latin oblīquus (also spelled oblīcus) (“slanting, sideways, indirect, envious”).
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Forms
plural: obliquesSynonyms
5 synonyms- any grammatical case other than the nominative:oblique case
- a diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso:external oblique musclemusculus obliquus externus abdominisabdominal external oblique muscle
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
3 related wordsSee also
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