Rectangle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈrɛktæŋɡl̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rectangle is a noun meaning (geometry) Any quadrilateral having opposing sides parallel and four right angles.
Meaning
(geometry) Any quadrilateral having opposing sides parallel and four right angles.
More Meanings
- (nontechnical) Such a quadrilateral that is oblong (longer than it is wide): one that is not regular (equilateral), that is, any except a square.
- (archaic) A right angle.
- (archaic) The product of two quantities.
- (archaic) Right-angled.
Example Sentences
a rectangle triangle
In Lines it [the product] is always (and ſometimes in Numbers) call'd the Rectangle between the two Lines, multiply'd by one another.
For why should you praise, for example, the integrity of a Square who faithfully defends the interests of his client, when you ought in reality rather to admire the exact precision of his Rectangles?
Word Forms
- rectangles
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rectangular, rect, badge, box, oblong, quadrilateral.
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