quadrangle
quad·ran·gle
quadrangle · quadrangles
Synonym of quadrilateralSynonym of quadrilateral (“a polygon with four sides”).
UK/ˈkwɒd.ɹæŋ.ɡəl/US/ˈkwɔd.ɹæŋ.ɡəl/
» What's the difference between a quadrangle and a quadrilateral?
Meaning
3 sensesSynonym of quadrilateral (“a polygon with four sides”).
a four-sided polygon
A courtyard which is quadrangular.
The buildings forming the border of such a courtyard.
Examples
2 sentencesWhat's the difference between a quadrangle and a quadrilateral?
Tom drew an irregular quadrangle.
Origin
Inherited from Middle English quadrangle, borrowed from Old French quadrangle, from Late LInherited from Middle English quadrangle, borrowed from Old French quadrangle, from Late Latin quadrangulum.
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Forms
plural: quadrangles| Singular | quadrangle |
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regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- a rectangular area surrounded on all sides by buildings:quad
- a four-sided polygon:quadrilateraltetragon
Word family
2 related wordsRelatedquadrangular
Derivedlove quadrangle