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rectangular

Pronunciation: [rɛkˈtæŋɡjələr]

Word

Learn how to use rectangular in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “shape”

(adjective) when something has four sides and all the corners are right angles. It looks like a box or a rectangle. You can think of things like a book or a picture frame that have this shape.

Example

The table in the dining room is rectangular, making it perfect for family dinners.

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The ball isn't rectangular; it's round and can roll easily.

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Is that window rectangular or does it have a different shape?

Context: “geometry”

(adjective) used to describe shapes and figures in math. This meaning is important when studying geometry because it helps us understand how different shapes work together.

Example

In math class, we learned that a rectangular shape has opposite sides that are equal.

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A triangular shape is not rectangular because it has three sides.

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Can you find a rectangular shape in your classroom?

How to pronounce rectangular

Pronunciation: [rɛkˈtæŋɡjələr]

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