rectangle

UK /ˈrɛktæŋɡl̩/ US /ˈrɛktæŋɡl̩/
noun 4adj 1

Definitions

noun

1

Any quadrilateral having opposing sides parallel and four right angles.

2

Such a quadrilateral that is oblong (longer than it is wide): one that is not regular (equilateral), that is, any except a square.

3

A right angle.

For why should you praise, for example, the integrity of a Square who faithfully defends the interests of his client, when you ought in reality rather to admire the exact precision of his Rectangles?

4

The product of two quantities.

In Lines it [the product] is always (and ſometimes in Numbers) call'd the Rectangle between the two Lines, multiply'd by one another.

adj

1

Right-angled.

a rectangle triangle

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