Definitions

1. adjective

slightly or partly turned aside; at an angle, rather than directly

“The oblique angle of the roof made it difficult to walk along.”

2. noun

a line or surface that is at an angle, especially in a diagram or drawing

“In geometry, the oblique is used to represent the slope of a line.”

3. verb

to turn or place something at an angle

“The artist learned how to oblique the perspective in her paintings.”

4. verb

to twist or distort the meaning of something

“The politician’s words were accused of obliquely referring to the scandal.”