rectangular
- 01 A2 Elementary
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.
Simple“The dining table is rectangular, so it fits perfectly against the long wall.”
In context“The architect designed a series of rectangular glass modules that could be stacked to create a modern office complex.”
UsageUsually non-gradable; an object is either rectangular or it is not.
- 02 C1 Advanced
having parts or lines that meet at ninety-degree angles.
characterised by axes or components that intersect at right angles.
Simple“The city streets were laid out in a rectangular grid pattern.”
In context“The data was plotted using a rectangular coordinate system to ensure the relationship between the variables remained clear and measurable.”
UsageCommonly used in mathematics and engineering to describe coordinate systems.
Synonymsorthogonalright angled