rectangle (ˈrɛkˌtæŋɡəl) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| Compare rhombus a parallelogram having four right angles | |
| [C16: from Medieval Latin rectangulum, from Latin rectus straight + angulus angle] | |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
| rectangle (rěk'tāng'gəl) Pronunciation Key
A four-sided plane figure with four right angles. |