Catercornered

/ˈkeɪtərˌkɔːrnərd/ adjective

Definition

Positioned or arranged diagonally; placed at opposite corners in a diagonal arrangement.

Etymology

From catercorner plus '-ed' suffix, used as an adjective to describe something that is positioned diagonally.

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Urban planners noticed that catercornered intersections actually make better traffic flow than straight ones—nature and geometry work together in unexpected ways!

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