obliquity

One entry found for obliquity.

Main Entry: obliq·ui·ty
Pronunciation: O-'bli-kw&-tE, &-
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -ties
1 : deviation from moral rectitude or sound thinking
2 a : deviation from parallelism or perpendicularity; also : the amount of such deviation b : the angle between the planes of the earth's equator and orbit having a value of about 23°27´ <obliquity of the ecliptic>
3 a : indirectness or deliberate obscurity of speech or conduct b : an obscure or confusing statement