Quadrilateral

usgb/ˌkwɑːdrɪˈlætərəl/
noun

A shape that has four sides.

A square is a type of quadrilateral because it has four sides.
Visual representation of "quadrilateral" - A shape that has four sides

Often appears as...

  • regular quadrilateral
  • irregular quadrilateral

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Academic

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Geometry Usage

Used in math to describe a four-sided polygon, fundamental in geometrical studies and problems.

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In geometry, we learned that the sum of angles in any quadrilateral is 360 degrees.
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Four Sides

All quadrilaterals have four straight sides; the length and angles of the sides can vary.

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Even if the sides of a quadrilateral are not equal, it still has four straight edges.
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Interior Angles

Quadrilaterals can have angles of different sizes, but all their interior angles add up to 360 degrees.

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The interior angles of this quadrilateral are obtuse and acute, but they add up correctly.
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