Rectangle

usgb/ˈrektæŋɡl/
noun

A flat shape with four straight sides where every angle is a right angle (90 degrees), and opposite sides have the same length.

I drew a rectangle on my sketchpad.
Visual representation of "rectangle" - A flat shape with four straight sides where every angle is a right angle (90 degrees), and opposite sides have the same length.

Often appears as...

  • draw a rectangle
  • a rectangle of land
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Visual representation of "rectangle"
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Common Geometry Term

Often used in math classes when learning about shapes and properties of angles.

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We calculated the area of the rectangle in our geometry homework.
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Visual Aid

Helpful to draw rectangles to understand problems involving area and perimeter.

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To solve the problem, we drew a rectangle to visualize the garden plot.
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Real-life Objects

Rectangles can describe the shape of everyday items like books, screens, and doors.

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My phone's screen is a perfect rectangle.
Visual representation of the word "Rectangle"

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