(of a straight line) joining two opposite corners of a square, rectangle, or other straight-sided shape. (of a line) straight and at an angle; slanting:a tie with diagonal stripes
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a straight line joining two opposite corners of a square, rectangle, or other straight-sided shape. Mathematics the set of elements of a matrix that lie on a line joining two opposite corners. a slanting straight line:the bars of light made diagonals across the entrance tiles can be laid on the diagonal Chess a slanting row of squares whose colour is the same.