Pronunciation: [slˈantɪŋwˌe͡ɪz] (IPA) 
Slantingways is spelled with the letter "a" and the sound /æ/ as in "cat". Then, it is spelled with the letter "w" and the sound /w/ as in "well". Finally, it is spelled with the letter "a" and the sound /eɪ/ as in "pay". IPA phonetic transcription represents the sounds of language, and in slantingways, it shows how the different sounds come together to create the word. Slantingways means in a slanting direction or manner.
Slantingways, an adverb, refers to the manner of doing or moving in a slanted or oblique direction. Derived from the adjective "slanting," which means inclined or sloping, "slantingways" adds the notion of movement or action to this oblique positioning.
Used in various contexts, "slantingways" denotes movement or action that is not straightforward or perpendicular to a given axis or reference point. It refers to something that deviates or veers from the standard or expected course, instead opting for a diagonal or skewed route. This term can describe a physical movement, such as walking or running in a slanted manner, or more metaphorically, actions, decisions, or even opinions that are indirect or not aligned with commonly accepted views.
For instance, in a sentence such as "She entered the room slantingways, avoiding direct eye contact," it would imply that the person entered with a certain hesitation or perhaps a sense of shyness or avoidance. Similarly, "He presented his argument slantingways, raising questions that challenged conventional wisdom," describes a presentation of ideas that introduces alternate perspectives or challenges the mainstream narrative.
Overall, "slantingways" illustrates movement, action, or thinking that diverges from the norm or takes a non-linear approach, often with the potential to offer new insights or unconventional perspectives.
The word "slantingways" is derived from two main components: "slanting" and "-ways".
- "Slanting" is an adjective that originated from the verb "slant". "Slant" comes from the Proto-Germanic word "slantaz" or "slentan", meaning "to slope or incline". It later evolved into "slenten" in Middle English and eventually transformed into "slant" as we know it today.
- "-Ways" is a suffix commonly used to create adverbs that indicate a particular direction or manner. It is derived from the Old English word "weg", meaning "way" or "path". Over time, it transformed into "-ways" as a versatile suffix.
Putting them together, "slantingways" forms an adverbial phrase indicating movement or inclination in a slanted or diagonal manner.
