Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quadrilateral
Noun
/ˈkwɒdrɪˌlætərəl/
Definition
A four-sided polygon with straight sides.
Examples
- A square is a special type of quadrilateral where all sides are equal and all angles are right angles.
- A rectangle is another type of quadrilateral, characterized by opposite sides being equal and four right angles.
- The trapezoid is a quadrilateral that has at least one pair of parallel sides.
Meaning
In geometry, a quadrilateral is a two-dimensional figure that has four edges (or sides) and four vertices (corners).
Synonyms
- Four-sided figure
- Quadrangle
- Fourgon
