rectangle
Pronunciation: [ˈrɛktæŋɡəl]
Word
Context: “geometry”
(noun) a rectangle is a flat shape with four sides and four corners. The opposite sides are equal in length, and the corners are all right angles (90 degrees). You can think of it like a box or a door that is not round.
Example
The classroom has a big rectangle table in the center for group work.
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The shape drawn on the board is not a rectangle; it has curved edges.
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Can you find a rectangle in your house, like a window or a picture frame?
Context: “mathematics”
(noun) in math, a rectangle can be used to find the area by multiplying the length by the width. It is a common shape to study because of its simple properties.
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To find the area of the rectangle, we calculate 5 times 3, which equals 15.
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The area of the triangle is not the same as the area of the rectangle.
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How do you calculate the area of a rectangle?
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