rectangular-shaped — having the shape of a rectangle; four-sided with four right angles
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having the shape of a rectangle; four-sided with four right angles
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪkˈtæŋɡjələr ʃeɪpt/
Example Sentences
- My smartphone has a rectangular-shaped screen that makes watching videos enjoyable.
- The rectangular-shaped pizza looked weird, but it tasted just as good as round ones.
- She arranged the rectangular-shaped cushions neatly on the sofa.
rectangular-shaped
ADJECTIVE[/rɪkˈtæŋɡjələr ʃeɪpt/]
having the shape of a rectangle; four-sided with four right angles
a skilled carpenter carefully measures and cuts wooden boards on his workbench. Each board displays a clear four-sided shape with perfectly straight edges and right angles at every corner. The carpenter uses a square tool to check that each corner forms a perfect ninety-degree angle. As he works, the rectangular boards stack neatly because their parallel sides fit together perfectly. His apprentice organizes similar four-sided wooden pieces nearby, all showing the same geometric properties. The workshop contains windows, door frames, and table surfaces that all share this same four-cornered shape. having the shape of a rectangle with four sides and four right angles
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word combines Latin 'rectus' (straight, right) and 'angulus' (angle, corner) to form 'rectangular,' which originally referred to a shape with right angles. The addition of 'shaped' (from Old English 'scapen') creates the compound form 'rectangular-shaped,' emphasizing the visual characteristic of having this geometric property.
Breakdown
rect- (Latin rectus, straight) + -angular (Latin angulus, angle) + -shaped (Old English scapen, formed or fashioned). The prefix 'rect-' combines with 'angular' to denote right angles, while the suffix '-shaped' indicates the form or appearance of the object.
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📝Examples
“My smartphone has a rectangular-shaped screen that makes watching videos enjoyable.”
“The rectangular-shaped pizza looked weird, but it tasted just as good as round ones.”
“She arranged the rectangular-shaped cushions neatly on the sofa.”
“The rectangular-shaped birthday cake was easier to cut into equal pieces.”
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