Angulated

/ˈæŋɡjəleɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Having been made angular or bent at angles; possessing angles or sharp corners; formed with angles.

Etymology

From 'angulate' plus '-ed,' the past participle suffix creating an adjective meaning 'having undergone this action.' This emphasizes that angles have been created or added to something.

Kelly Says

Medical professionals love 'angulated'—they use it to describe fractures that have broken at angles or structures that have bent unnaturally. It's precise because it implies transformation from a previous state.

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