noun
- straight lines connecting opposite corners of a rectangle, square, or other polygon
- diagonal patterns, stripes, or arrangements
Usage: geometry
Usage: design; fashion
Examples
- The diagonals of a rectangle are equal in length.
- Draw the diagonals of the square to find its center.
- The fabric featured bold diagonals in red and white.
- Chess bishops move along diagonals on the board.
- The architect used diagonals to create visual interest in the building design.
- In a rhombus, the diagonals bisect each other at right angles.