Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

parallelogram

Noun

/ˌpær.əˈlɛl.ə.ɡræm/

Definition

A four-sided figure (quadrilateral) with opposite sides that are parallel and equal in length.

Examples

A rectangle is a type of parallelogram because its opposite sides are parallel and equal.
The area of a parallelogram can be calculated by multiplying the base by the height.
The artist used a parallelogram shape in the design to create visual interest.

Meaning

In geometry, a parallelogram is defined as a quadrilateral with opposite sides that are both parallel and equal in length. The opposite angles of a parallelogram are also equal, and the diagonals bisect each other.