Rectangular

Pronunciation: /rɛkˈtæŋɡjələr/

Rectangular (adj)

  1. Having four corners with right angles, and opposite sides that are equal in length.
  2. Shaped like a rectangle, with a longer side and a shorter side.
  3. Describing a shape or area where the sides are not all the same length.

Examples

  • A rectangular table has four right angles and equal opposite sides.
  • We need a rectangular box for the books, not a square one.

Rectangular (adjective)

Examples

  • The table has four right angles, so it is rectangular.
  • A room with four right angles is often rectangular.