Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tetragon

noun

/ˈtɛtrəˌɡɒn/

Definition

A polygon with four sides and four angles.

Examples

A square is a special type of tetragon with all sides equal and all angles 90 degrees.
The architect designed several buildings with unique tetragonal shapes.
A rectangle is another common example of a tetragon with opposite sides equal.

Meaning

In geometric terms, a tetragon is a shape that has four straight edges and four corners (vertices). It can refer to various types of four-sided figures, such as squares, rectangles, and trapezoids.