1di·ag·o·nal 
/daɪˈægənl̟/ adjective
/daɪˈægənl̟/ adjective 1 of a straight line : joining two opposite corners of a shape (such as a square or rectangle) especially by crossing the center point of the shape
▪ Draw a diagonal line. — compare horizontal, vertical 2 : not going straight across or up and down
▪ The blanket is covered with diagonal stripes. ▪ a diagonal pattern
▪ Draw a diagonal line. — compare horizontal, vertical
▪ The blanket is covered with diagonal stripes. ▪ a diagonal pattern
— di·ag·o·nal·ly adverb
▪ diagonally striped ▪ The stone wall runs diagonally across the field.
▪ diagonally striped ▪ The stone wall runs diagonally across the field.
