How Do You Spell SUBANGULAR?

Pronunciation: [sʌbˈanɡjʊlə] (IPA)

The word "subangular" is spelled as [sʌbˈæŋɡjʊləɹ]. In IPA, "s" represents the voiceless alveolar sibilant, "ʌ" represents the open-mid back unrounded vowel, "b" represents the voiced bilabial plosive, "æ" represents the near-open front unrounded vowel, "ŋɡ" represents the velar nasal followed by the voiced velar plosive, "j" represents the voiced palatal approximant, "ʊ" represents the near-close near-back rounded vowel, "l" represents the alveolar lateral approximant and "əɹ" represents the schwa sound followed by the voiced alveolar approximant.

SUBANGULAR Meaning and Definition

1. Subangular is an adjective that describes an object or shape that has somewhat angular or angled features. It refers to something that is not perfectly rounded or smoothly curved, but rather has angles or corners that are somewhat smaller or less pronounced in comparison to something that is fully angular.

   In the context of geometry, subangular refers to a shape or structure that has a mix of rounded and angular elements. It can describe polygons or other two-dimensional shapes that have sides or vertices with some degree of curvature but are not completely rounded or circular. For example, a subangular triangle may have slightly curved sides.

   In a broader sense, subangular can also describe the appearance or structure of three-dimensional objects or natural structures. For instance, subangular rocks or stones are those that have a combination of angular edges or corners with some degree of rounding. This term is often used in geology or geomorphology to describe sedimentary rocks or gravel deposits that have partially worn edges due to the erosive action of water or other forces.

   Overall, subangular refers to an intermediate state between fully angular and rounded, where some degree of angularity or small angles are present, but not to the same extent as in wholly angular forms.

2. Slightly angular.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SUBANGULAR

• subangluar
• subanggular
• Subanguler
• subnuvlar
• supranglar

Etymology of SUBANGULAR

The word "subangular" is derived from two root words: "sub-" and "angular".

The prefix "sub-" stems from Latin and means "under" or "below". It is often used to indicate that something is of a lower degree or lesser extent compared to the base word. In this case, "sub-" suggests that "subangular" is a form or type of angular.

The word "angular" originates from the Latin word "angulus", meaning "corner" or "angle". As an adjective, "angular" describes something relating to angles or having sharp corners. It refers to the geometric shape characterized by angles or having a more rigid, pointed form.