Angulate

/ˈæŋɡjəleɪt/ adjective/verb

Definition

Composed of or having angles; to form or provide with angles; angular in structure.

Etymology

From Latin 'angulatus' (having angles), past participle of 'angulare' (to make angular). In English, it functions as both adjective and verb, maintaining the Latin form for technical use.

Kelly Says

The difference between 'angular' and 'angulate' is subtle but real—'angular' describes something that has angles, while 'angulate' suggests the quality of being composed of angles or the act of creating them, often in scientific terminology.

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