QUADRANGULAR

quadrangular

(adjective) of or relating to or shaped like a quadrangle

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

quadrangular (comparative more quadrangular, superlative most quadrangular)

Having the shape of a quadrangle; in the shape of a quadrangle.

Source: Wiktionary


Quad*ran"gu*lar, a. Etym: [Cf. F. quadrangulaire.]

Definition: Having four angles, and consequently four sides; tetragonal.

– Quad*ran"gu*lar*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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