Rectangular
/rekˈtæŋɡjələr/adjective
Having a shape like a rectangle.
She sat at a rectangular table.
Often appears as...
- rectangular table
- rectangular shape
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Everyday Objects
The term 'rectangular' is often used to describe everyday objects with four straight sides and four right angles.
He put his rectangular phone on the charger.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery
Use 'rectangular' to help visualize objects when providing descriptions in both spoken and written English.
A rectangular sign was posted at the entrance.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Square
Remember that although all squares are rectangles, not all rectangles are squares; the sides can be unequal.
The rectangular garden had two longer sides.
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edgegeometricoblongquadrangularrectilinearsymmetrical
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