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adjective rect·an·gu·lar \ rek-ˈtaŋ-gyə-lər \

Definition of rectangular

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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rectangularity

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rectangularly

play \rek-ˈtaŋ-gyə-lər-lē\ adverb

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Recent Examples of rectangular from the Web

The other has a rectangular membrane, suitable for megahertz frequencies used for TV and radio.

— matthew hutson, Science | AAAS, "Mini-antennas could power brain-computer interfaces, medical devices," 22 Aug. 2017
Casual and spunky, the storefront restaurant seats 78, with a small kitchen open at the back of the rectangular space.

— by jodi mailander farrell, miamiherald, "Spunky Ella’s adds oysters to growing Little Havana mix," 9 Aug. 2017
In terms of brushes for the lower lash line, find a nylon rectangular brush or even a circular one.

— kathleen hou, The Cut, "The Secret to Getting Kristen Stewart’s Not-Too-Perfect Eye Makeup," 4 Aug. 2017
The D.O.E. makes its home in a long rectangular cinder-block-like building propped up on concrete stilts, just off the National Mall.

— michael lewis, The Hive, "Why the Scariest Nuclear Threat May Be Coming from Inside the White House," 2 Aug. 2017
The complex at 3302 Senior Center Drive is basically a large rectangular collection of grass fields, with portable goals and pop-up shade canopies that can be rearranged for each event.

— phil diehl, sandiegouniontribune.com, "El Corazon sports complex gains momentum," 2 Aug. 2017
Nearly every house had a rectangular pool out back.

— dwight garner, Esquire, "What It's Like to Pool-Hop Across New York's Most Luxurious Rooftops," 21 July 2017
The slim, rectangular shape of Compass’ unique LED taillights blended into the power liftgate ($495) for an instantly recognizable Jeep appearance.

— emma jayne williams, star-telegram, "Jeep rolls out the redesigned Compass compact crossover, starting at $20,995," 21 July 2017
The pitch in this case is not a player throwing the ball, but a 22-yard-long rectangular area.

— alan berner, The Seattle Times, "India Premier League cricket coach preaches teamwork at Redmond summer camp," 16 July 2017

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First Known Use of rectangular

circa 1560

Other Mathematics and Statistics Terms

abscissa, denominator, divisor, equilateral, exponent, hypotenuse, logarithm, oblique, radii, rhomb

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adjective rect·an·gu·lar \ rek-ˈtaŋ-gyə-lər \

Definition of rectangular for Students

:shaped like a rectangle

a rectangular building

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