rectangular — having the shape of a rectangle; having four straight sides and four right angles
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having the shape of a rectangle; having four straight sides and four right angles
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪkˈtæŋɡjələr/
Example Sentences
- My phone screen is rectangular, unlike my round pizza.
- The rectangular pool looked like a giant smartphone from above.
- She drew a rectangular window on the wall.
rectangular
ADJECTIVE[/rɪkˈtæŋɡjələr/]
having the shape of a rectangle; having four straight sides and four right angles
The family gathered around a large rectangular dining table for dinner.
The architect drew a rectangular window for the new house. (⬛ Rectangle + 📐 Right Angles → Rectangular)
The architect designed a rectangular room, completed the blueprint, and began construction.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'rectus' (straight, upright) and 'angulus' (angle), combining to describe a geometric shape with all angles being right angles. The term evolved to denote any quadrilateral figure with four right angles.
Breakdown
rect- (straight, from Latin rectus) + -angular (relating to angles, from Latin angulus) + -ar (adjective suffix forming descriptive terms).
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📝Examples
“My phone screen is rectangular, unlike my round pizza.”
“The rectangular pool looked like a giant smartphone from above.”
“She drew a rectangular window on the wall.”
“The rectangular classroom can seat 30 students.”
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