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(of a straight line) joining opposite corners of a flat shape at an angle
- The diagonal line on the graph represented the trend of increasing sales over time.
- The diagonal stripe on the flag added dynamic movement to its design.
- The diagonal plane of the cube divided it into two symmetrical halves.
- The diagonal line across the square split it into two congruent triangles.
- The designer added a bold diagonal stripe that extended from the top left corner to the bottom right corner of the canvas.
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extending or inclined in a slanting direction
- The diagonal path through the forest offered a shortcut to the lake.
- She noticed the diagonal crack running across the wall.
- The diagonal arrangement of the chairs maximized space in the room.
- The diagonal movement of the chess piece surprised her opponent.
- The tiles were laid in a diagonal pattern to give the floor a unique look.