Defn: In a diagonal direction.
DIAGONIAL
Di`a*go"ni*al, a.
Defn: Diagonal; diametrical; hence; diametrically opposed. [Obs.] Sin can have no tenure by law at all, but is rather an eternal outlaw, and in hostility with law past all atonement; both diagonal contraries, as much allowing one another as day and night together in one hemisphere. Milton.
DIAGRAM
Di"a*gram, n. Etym: [Gr. diagramme. See Graphic.]
1. (Geom.)
Defn: A figure or drawing made to illustrate a statement, or facilitate a demonstration; a plan.
2. Any simple drawing made for mathematical or scientific purposes, or to assist a verbal explanation which refers to it; a mechanical drawing, as distinguished from an artistical one. Indicator diagram. (Steam Engine) See Indicator card, under indicator
DIAGRAM
Di"a*gram, v. t.
Defn: To put into the form of a diagram.
DIAGRAMMATIC
Di`a*gram*mat"ic, a.