rhombus Meaning & Definition
What Does Rhombus Mean?
Rhombus is used as a noun meaning A parallelogram having all sides of equal length. The rhombus diamond, as one of the suits seen in a deck of playing cards ( or ). It can also mean The rhombus diamond, as one of the suits seen in a deck of playing cards ( or ).
Word Facts for Rhombus
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɹɒmbəs// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | rhomb, diamond and lozenge |
| Plural | rhombi |
Rhombus Definition (Noun)
- A parallelogram having all sides of equal length. The rhombus diamond, as one of the suits seen in a deck of playing cards ( or ).
- The rhombus diamond, as one of the suits seen in a deck of playing cards ( or ).
- In early Greek religion, an instrument whirled on the end of a string similar to a bullroarer.
- Any of several flatfishes, including the brill and turbot, once considered part of the genus Rhombus, now in Scophthalmus.
- Snails, now in genus Conus or family Conidae.
Noun
- A parallelogram having all sides of equal length.
Synonyms of Rhombus
Rhombus synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Rhombus
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Rhombus in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
rhombus (plural rhombi or rhombuses)
Words That Rhyme With Rhombus
Origin of Rhombus
Learned borrowing from Latin rhombus, from Ancient Greek ῥόμβος (rhómbos, “rhombus, spinning top”). Doublet of rhomb and rhumb.
Rhombus Pronunciation
You say rhombus as //ˈɹɒmbəs//. It has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhombus
What part of speech is rhombus?
Rhombus is a noun.
What is another word for rhombus?
Close synonyms of rhombus are rhomb, diamond and lozenge. See the full list of rhombus synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of rhombus?
The plural of rhombus is rhombi.