quadrangular

[kwo-drang-gyuh-ler]

quad·ran·gu·lar

[kwo-drang-gyuh-ler]
adjective
having four angles and four sides; having the shape of a quadrangle.

Origin:
1585–95; < Late Latin quadrangulāris, equivalent to quadrangul(um) quadrangle + -āris -ar1

quad·ran·gu·lar·ly, adverb
quad·ran·gu·lar·ness, noun
sub·quad·ran·gu·lar, adjective
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Quadrangular is always a great word to know.
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a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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quadrangle (ˈkwɒdˌræŋɡəl)
 
n
1.  geometry a plane figure consisting of four points connected by four lines. In a complete quadrangle, six lines connect all pairs of points
2.  Often shortened to: quad a rectangular courtyard, esp one having buildings on all four sides
3.  the building surrounding such a courtyard
 
[C15: from Late Latin quadrangulum figure having four corners]
 
quadrangular
 
adj

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