Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rhombus

noun

/ˈrɒm.bəs/

Definition

A rhombus is a four-sided shape (a quadrilateral) where all sides have equal length. The opposite angles are equal, and adjacent angles are supplementary.

Examples

The diamond shape in playing cards is a rhombus.
In my drawing, I created a rhombus and labeled each angle.
The rhombus has properties that are useful in various geometrical proofs.

Meaning

In geometry, a rhombus can also be described as a diamond shape or a slanted square, where each corner points outward and the shape does not have right angles, although all sides are equal.