rectangle — a flat shape with four straight sides and four right angles, where opposite sides are equal and parallel
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a flat shape with four straight sides and four right angles, where opposite sides are equal and parallel
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrektæŋɡəl/
Example Sentences
- My math teacher drew a perfect rectangle on the board and said it looked like a tired square that decided to lie down.
- The pizza box is a rectangle, which is perfect for storing rectangular slices of round pizza.
- To calculate the area of a rectangle, multiply the length by the width.
rectangle
NOUN[/ˈrektæŋɡəl/]
a flat shape with four straight sides and four right angles, where opposite sides are equal and parallel
Four-sided shape with right angles
My perfect rectangle turned into a tangle of every angle!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin, combining 'rectus' (straight, right-angled) and 'angulus' (angle). It literally means 'right angles' and originally referred to a quadrilateral figure with four right angles.
Breakdown
rectus (straight, right-angled) + angulus (angle) + -le (noun suffix), forming a compound noun denoting a shape characterized by right angles.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My math teacher drew a perfect rectangle on the board and said it looked like a tired square that decided to lie down.”
“The pizza box is a rectangle, which is perfect for storing rectangular slices of round pizza.”
“To calculate the area of a rectangle, multiply the length by the width.”
“The garden was designed in the shape of a rectangle with flowers planted along the borders.”
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