angular Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle
    • angular momentum
  2. adjective having angles or an angular shape
    angulate.

WordNet

An"gu*lar adjective
Etymology
L. angularis, fr. angulus angle, corner. See Angle.
Definitions
  1. Relating to an angle or to angles; having an angle or angles; forming an angle or corner; sharp-cornered; pointed; as, an angular figure.
  2. Measured by an angle; as, angular distance.
  3. Fig.: Lean; lank; raw-boned; ungraceful; sharp and stiff in character; as, remarkably angular in his habits and appearance; an angular female.
An"gu*lar noun
Definitions
  1. (Anat.) A bone in the base of the lower jaw of many birds, reptiles, and fishes.

Webster 1913