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View synonyms for quadrilateral
quadrilateral
[ kwod-ruh-lat-er-uhl ]
adjective
- having four sides.
noun
- a plane figure having four sides and four angles.
- something of this form.
- Geometry.
- a figure formed by four straight lines that have six points of intersection.
- a polygon with four sides.
- the space enclosed between and defended by four fortresses.
quadrilateral
/ ˌkwɒdrɪˈlætərəl /
adjective
- having or formed by four sides
noun
- Also calledtetragon a polygon having four sides. A complete quadrilateral consists of four lines and their six points of intersection
quadrilateral
/ kwŏd′rə-lăt′ər-əl /
- A polygon that has four sides, such as a rectangle or rhombus.
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- quadri·later·al·ly adverb
- quadri·later·al·ness noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of quadrilateral1
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Example Sentences
But a quadrilateral would also be constituted by four lines arranged in some particular manner.
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A figure that is bounded by four straight lines is termed a quadrangle, quadrilateral or tetragon.
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Platt-Teutsch platooning, bayonet-charging,—on such terms no Russian or mortal Quadrilateral can stand it.
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This left in the hands of the Austrians still an important part of northern Italy known as the Quadrilateral.
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The first stage or platform is at the height of 189 feet, and forms a quadrilateral 213 feet square, fitted up as a restaurant.
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