angularcornered

Angularcornered is a descriptive term used in geometry and design to characterize objects whose corners are sharply defined and unsmoothed. It refers to shapes that emphasize angular geometry over curved transitions, producing a polygonal silhouette with minimal rounding. In usage, angularcornered denotes a style or property rather than a strict mathematical category.

Key characteristics include distinct vertex angles that are preserved under scaling, a prevalence of straight-line segments meeting at pronounced vertices, and a visual impression of crispness. In digital modeling, angularcornered forms are common in low-poly or hard-edged aesthetics, where shading and lighting are computed on faceted surfaces rather than smooth surfaces. This yields sharp silhouettes and potential edge aliasing, which some designers deliberately exploit for stylistic effect.

Applications span graphic design, video game art, architecture, and product visualization, where angular cornering conveys precision, modernity, or an industrial character. In geometric discussions, angularcornered can be used as a qualitative descriptor when contrasting with rounded, filleted, or smoothly curved shapes. It is often discussed in the context of polygonal approximation, mesh simplification, and rendering pipelines that favor crisp edge definitions.

Etymology: the term is a portmanteau of angular and cornered, used descriptively rather than as a formal mathematical classification.

See also: polygon, polyhedron, angularity, crisp edges.