Quadrangle

usgb/ˈkwɑːdræŋɡl/
noun

A flat shape that has four sides and angles.

A square is a type of quadrangle because it has four sides and four angles.
Visual representation of "quadrangle" - A flat shape that has four sides and angles.

Often appears as...

  • perfect quadrangle
  • irregular quadrangle
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Visual representation of "quadrangle"
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Geometric Term

Used in mathematics to describe a specific four-sided shape, not just any shape.

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In geometry class, the assignment was to list properties of various quadrangles.
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Four Angles

A quadrangle must have exactly four angles; no more, no less.

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Despite having four sides, if a shape does not have four angles, it cannot be a quadrangle.
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Sides Length

All sides can be of different lengths, unless it is a square or rectangle.

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In our shapes project, we created a quadrangle with two long sides and two short ones.
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