obtus

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See also: obtús

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin obtūsus.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɔp.ty/
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Adjective

obtus (feminine obtuse, masculine plural obtus, feminine plural obtuses)

  1. (geometry) obtuse
    Antonym: aigu
  2. narrow-minded, obtuse
  3. dull, boring, lifeless

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