Rectangle Meaning in English
word
ˈɹɛktæŋɡəɫ
REK-tang-guhl
ɹˈɛktæŋɡəl
rek-TANG-guhl
Definition
A rectangle is a flat shape with four sides and four right angles, where opposite sides are parallel and of equal length.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in math, geometry, and design. Not to be confused with 'square' (all sides equal). Common phrases: 'draw a rectangle', 'area of a rectangle'.
Spanish: rectánguloPortuguese (BR): retânguloPortuguese (PT): retânguloChinese (Simplified): 矩形Chinese (Traditional): 矩形Hindi: आयतArabic: مستطيلBengali: আয়তক্ষেত্রRussian: прямоугольникJapanese: 長方形Vietnamese: hình chữ nhậtKorean: 직사각형Turkish: dikdörtgenUrdu: مستطیلIndonesian: persegi panjang
Example Sentences
A door is usually shaped like a rectangle.
basic
Draw a rectangle on your paper.
basic
The window is a big rectangle.
basic
Can you find the area of this rectangle?
natural
The tablecloth won’t fit unless it’s cut into a rectangle.
natural
All the notebooks in this set are rectangle-shaped.
natural