rectangle Meaning & Definition
/ˈrɛktæŋɡl̩/
What Does Rectangle Mean?
Rectangle is used as a noun meaning Any quadrilateral having opposing sides parallel and four right angles. It is also used to mean Such a quadrilateral that is oblong (longer than it is wide): one that is not regular (equilateral), that is, any except a square. As an adjective, it means Right-angled.
Rectangle: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈrɛktæŋɡl̩/ |
| Plural | rectangles |
Rectangle Definition (Noun)
- Any quadrilateral having opposing sides parallel and four right angles.
- Such a quadrilateral that is oblong (longer than it is wide): one that is not regular (equilateral), that is, any except a square.
- A right angle.
- The product of two quantities.
Rectangle as an Adjective
- Right-angled.
a rectangle triangle
Noun
- A quadrilateral having opposing sides parallel and four right angles.
Synonyms of Rectangle
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Rectangle synonyms and antonyms →Rectangle in a Sentence
a rectangle triangle
Word Forms & Grammar
rectangle (plural rectangles)
rectangle (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Rectangle
Origin of Rectangle
Borrowed from Middle French, from Old French, from Medieval Latin or Late Latin rectangulum (“right angle”), from Latin rectus (“right”) + angulus (“an angle”).