rectangular

adjective

rect·an·gu·lar | \rek-ˈtaŋ-gyə-lər

Definition of rectangular

1 : shaped like a rectangle a rectangular area

2a : 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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Other Words from rectangular

rectangularity \(ˌ)rek-ˌtaŋ-gyə-ˈler-ə-tē,

-ˈla-rə-tē \ noun

rectangularly \rek-ˈtaŋ-gyə-lər-lē

\ adverb

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Rather, Jefferson hosted the dinner at a round table—where, unlike at a rectangular table, no one could be distinguished as a guest of honor. — Alexandra Hudson, WSJ, "No Country for Old Pretentious Titles," 29 June 2018 In the back, at rectangular tables, adults gathered to witness an uplifting moment in a system that has been criticized for its abuses. — Joy Resmovits, latimes.com, "What prom looks like in juvenile detention: contraband hairpins have to be returned at the end of the night," 21 June 2018 The party was seated facing each other at a rectangular table, according to the Associated Press. — Eli Meixler, Time, "Octopus and Ice Cream: What President Trump and Kim Jong Un Ate at Their First Lunch," 12 June 2018 Expected but missing at the long, rectangular dinner table was recent Oscar-winner Allison Janney, who took home best-supporting actress for I, Tonya. — Ryma Chikhoune, Vanities, "Elle Fanning’s Runway Debut Was a Last-Minute Decision," 21 Mar. 2018 In the workshop, participants will be led through a step-by-step process of creating traditional, rectangular white paper as well as circular paper, and shown how to embed items in the paper to create interesting shapes and shadows. — charlotteobserver, "What’s up this week in Charlotte’s visual arts?," 10 July 2018 Crovelli sells his rectangular creations at about $4 a slice, supplementing his menu with a panino, salads, and fried snacks such as suppli al telefono, plus tiramisu. — Michael Klein, Philly.com, "Let's Eat: A chef surfaces in Chesco; LaBan delivers cold dessert truths," 3 July 2018 While some brands simply put out rectangular perfume bottles, Kim Kardashian West thinks beyond the lines. — Shannon Barbour, The Cut, "Kim Kardashian West Is Launching a New Butt-Shaped Perfume," 22 June 2018 They are flanked by eight rectangular canvasses that feature contemporary African-American adults standing behind a baby in a floating reed basket. — Mary Carole Mccauley, baltimoresun.com, "Artists explore American identity in Sondheim Artscape Prize exhibit," 21 June 2018

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