tetragon
te·tra·gon
tetragon · tetragons
Synonym of quadrilateralSynonym of quadrilateral (“a polygon with four sides”).
UK/ˈtɛ.tɹə.ɡən/US/ˈtɛ.tɹə.ɡɒn/
Meaning
2 senses(uncommon)Synonym of quadrilateral (“a polygon with four sides”).
a four-sided polygon
An aspect of two planets with regard to the Earth when they are distant from each other ninety degrees, or a quarter-circle.
Origin
From Ancient Greek τετράγωνος (tetrágōnos). By surface analysis, tetra- + -gon.From Ancient Greek τετράγωνος (tetrágōnos). By surface analysis, tetra- + -gon.
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Forms
plural: tetragonsSynonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- a four-sided polygon:quadrilateralquadrangle