rectangular
adjective
rect·an·gu·lar
rek-ˈtaŋ-gyə-lər 
1
: shaped like a rectangle
a rectangular area
2
a
: crossing, lying, or meeting at a right angle
rectangular axes
b
: having edges, surfaces, or faces that meet at right angles : having faces or surfaces shaped like rectangles
rectangular parallelepipeds
a rectangular solid
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Read Next Deep-sea creature — with ‘rectangular’ shape — discovered as new species.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
The second pair is available in a rectangular shape that pays homage to Smith’s dedication to timelessness, elegance, and sophistication.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 25 Apr. 2024
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
The second pair is available in a rectangular shape that pays homage to Smith’s dedication to timelessness, elegance, and sophistication.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 25 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for rectangular
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rectangular
adjective
rect·an·gu·lar
rek-ˈtaŋ-gyə-lər
1
: shaped like a rectangle
a rectangular building
2
: having edges, faces, or surfaces that meet at right angles : having faces or surfaces shaped like rectangles
a rectangular solid
rectangular blocks
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