rectangle Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈrɛktæŋɡl̩/
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Rectangle as a Noun
1
Any quadrilateral having opposing sides parallel and four right angles.
2
Such a quadrilateral that is oblong (longer than it is wide): one that is not regular (equilateral), that is, any except a square.
3
A right angle.
4
The product of two quantities.
Rectangle as an Adjective
1
Right-angled.
a rectangle triangle
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”).
Rectangle: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈrɛktæŋɡl̩/ |
| Meaning | Any quadrilateral having opposing sides parallel and four right angles |
| Plural | rectangles |