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rectangular

adj.
US //ɹɛkˈtæŋɡjəɫɝ// UK //ɹɛktˈænɡjʊlɐ// rec·tan·gu·lar
  1. 1 shape (adj.)
    A2 Elementary Math

    having a shape like a rectangle, with four straight sides and four right angles.

    having the properties of a rectangle, specifically a quadrilateral with four right angles and equal opposite sides.

    Example

    The dining table is rectangular, so it fits perfectly against the long wall.

    Example

    The architect designed a series of rectangular glass modules that could be stacked to create a modern office complex.

    Usage

    Usually non-gradable; an object is either rectangular or it is not.
  2. 2 at right angles (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Technical Math

    having parts or lines that meet at ninety-degree angles.

    characterised by axes or components that intersect at right angles.

    Example

    The city streets were laid out in a rectangular grid pattern.

    Example

    The data was plotted using a rectangular coordinate system to ensure the relationship between the variables remained clear and measurable.

    Usage

    Commonly used in mathematics and engineering to describe coordinate systems.

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