diagonal

UK
/daɪˈæɡənl/
US
/daɪˈæɡənl/

Translations

diagonalnoun
diagonals
pl
UK
/daɪˈæɡənəl/
US
/daɪˈæɡənl̩/
The diagonal of the square divides it into two equal triangles.
La diagonale du carré le divise en deux triangles égaux.
The bishop controlled the long diagonal from a2 to g8.
Le fou contrôlait la longue diagonale de a2 à g8.
diagonaleMathématiques.
The diagonal of the identity matrix consists of ones.
La diagonale de la matrice identité est constituée de uns.
Additional translations
biaisEn couture, pour une coupe ou une disposition en biais.
diagonaladjective
more diagonal
Comp.
most diagonal
Super.
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/daɪˈæɡənl/
US
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The diagonal line across the square divides it into two equal triangles.
La ligne diagonale qui traverse le carré le divise en deux triangles égaux.
diagonalMathématiques.
A diagonal matrix is easier to invert than a full matrix.
Une matrice diagonale est plus facile à inverser qu’une matrice pleine.
Additional translations

Definitions

diagonalnoun
A straight line joining two opposite corners of a square, rectangle, or other straight-sided shape.
The diagonal of the square divides it into two equal triangles.
A slanting line or direction; a line or direction that is not vertical or horizontal.
The artist used a diagonal to create a sense of movement in the painting.
A line or cut across a fabric or material that is not parallel to the edges, often used in tailoring.
The dress was cut on the diagonal to give it a more flattering fit.
In chess, a sequence of squares of the same colour that meet corner to corner, along which a bishop moves.
The bishop controlled the long diagonal from a2 to g8.
The set of entries of a square matrix that lie from the top-left to the bottom-right corner (the main diagonal).
The diagonal of the identity matrix consists of ones.
diagonaladjective
Joining two opposite corners of a square, rectangle, or other straight-sided shape.
The diagonal line across the square divides it into two equal triangles.
Having a slanted or oblique direction or position.
The artist used diagonal strokes to create a sense of movement in the painting.
Relating to or denoting a matrix in which the entries outside the main diagonal are zero.
A diagonal matrix is easier to invert than a full matrix.