Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
parallelepiped
Noun
ˌpær.əˈlɛl.əˌpɪp.ɪd
Definition
A three-dimensional geometric figure formed by six parallelograms.
Examples
- The box is shaped like a parallelepiped, making it easy to stack.
- In geometry class, we learned how to calculate the volume of a parallelepiped.
- A cube is a special case of a parallelepiped where all sides are equal.
Meaning
A parallelepiped is a solid shape that has six faces, each of which is a parallelogram. It is a type of polyhedron and can be thought of as a 3D extension of a parallelogram.
Synonyms
- Rectangular prism
- Parallelogram prism
