TRANSVERSELY Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

transversely

adverb

Definition of transversely

as in diagonally

in a line or direction running from corner to corner the coat of arms had a line of white horses running transversely from one corner to another on a blue background

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Recent Examples of transversely Its mighty 12-cylinder heart is mounted transversely, stretching side-to-side across the chassis instead of the front-to-back layout usually used with engines of more than four cylinders. — Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025 At night, the dinette converts over into the 53 x 74-in (135 x 188-cm) double bed that runs transversely. — New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2025

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diagonally

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In van Gogh’s painting, the moon is positioned in the top right corner, diagonally above Venus, which is center left, with other stars positioned left of the moon.

— Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Trim the crust from the brioche slices and cut them diagonally into 2 triangles.

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of diagonally

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