How Do You Spell OBTUSANGULAR?

Pronunciation: [ɒbtjuːsˈanɡjʊlə] (IPA)

Obtusangular is a word comprised of three parts; obtus-, -angul-, and -ar. The prefix "obtus" refers to something dull or blunt, and the suffix "-ar" denotes "of, relating to, or like." The middle portion, "-angul-," refers to the angle-like shape of the object. The word is pronounced as [ɑb?tjus'æ?gj?l?r], with the stressed syllable being "angul." The spelling of the word seems complex, but each part has a clear definition and aids in the overall meaning of the word.

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Common Misspellings for OBTUSANGULAR

  • ibtusangular
  • kbtusangular
  • lbtusangular
  • pbtusangular
  • 0btusangular
  • 9btusangular
  • ovtusangular
  • ontusangular
  • ohtusangular
  • ogtusangular
  • obrusangular
  • obfusangular
  • obgusangular
  • obyusangular
  • ob6usangular
  • ob5usangular
  • obtysangular
  • obthsangular
  • obtjsangular
  • obtisangular

Etymology of OBTUSANGULAR

The word "obtusangular" is a combination of two separate words: "obtuse" and "angular".

"Obtuse" comes from the Latin word "obtusus", meaning "blunt or dull". This word is derived from the past participle of the Latin verb "obtundere", which translates to "beat against or blunt".

"Angular" originates from the Latin word "angulus", meaning "corner or angle". It is related to the Greek word "ankylós", which also means "bent or crooked".

By combining the two words, "obtusangular" describes an object or shape that has both blunt and angular characteristics.