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Term: obliquus
Definition: Obliquus means indirect or collateral when referring to a line of descent. It is the opposite of rectus, which means direct.
Obliquus means indirect or collateral in terms of a line of descent. It comes from the Latin word "oblique".
These examples show how obliquus refers to a relationship that is not direct, but rather indirect or collateral. It is used to describe a connection between two people or families that share a common ancestor, but are not directly related.