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Rectangular

Adjective / reˈktæŋgjʌlɜ: / Another word for rectangular — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having the shape of a rectangle; having right angles

Synonyms & similar words

orthogonal oblong square quadrilateral right-angled box-shaped geometric orthogonal four-sided even-sided equilateral rectilineal rectangularly rectangularness rectangularity rectanguline rectangulose quadrangular tetragonal quadrate

Synonyms by register

Formal

oblong quadrangular

Literary

elongated parallelepipedal

Antonyms

round circular square curved spherical oval

Common collocations

  • rectangular prism
  • rectangular shape
  • rectangular area
  • rectangular garden
  • rectangular table
  • rectangular frame
  • rectangular hole

Word family

noun rectangle
adverb rectangularly

Usage note

While 'square' can be a specific type of rectangle, it is often used as an antonym to imply a non-square rectangular shape. 'Oblong' is a common synonym, especially for elongated rectangles.

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Example sentences

  1. The table in our classroom is rectangular.
  2. The window in my room is rectangular in shape.
  3. My dad's phone is rectangular and has a large screen.
  4. The TV in the living room is rectangular and takes up a lot of space.
  5. The swimming pool at the hotel was rectangular and very deep.

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  • The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. - Eleanor Roosevelt
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs

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