diagonal objects
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nounpl: diagonal objects
objetos diagonais
1. Physical or abstract items positioned or oriented at an angle of 45 degrees or any angle other than horizontal, vertical, or perpendicular to a reference plane
The artist arranged diagonal objects across the canvas to create a sense of movement.
O artista arranjou objetos diagonais pela tela para criar uma sensação de movimento.
2. In geometry and design, items or shapes that are positioned along a diagonal line connecting opposite corners or points
The diagonal objects in the architectural blueprint indicated structural supports.
Os objetos diagonais no projeto arquitetônico indicavam suportes estruturais.
3. In general usage, items placed or oriented at an oblique angle rather than aligned with cardinal directions
The diagonal objects were scattered across the floor in an abstract pattern.
Os objetos diagonais estavam espalhados pelo chão em um padrão abstrato.
The term 'diagonal objects' is primarily used in technical, artistic, and design contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian culture, diagonal compositions are often seen in modern architecture and contemporary art. In the USA, this terminology is standard in geometry education, architecture, and design industries. There is no significant cultural distinction in usage between the two countries; it remains a neutral, technical descriptor.
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