Meaning & use

quadrilateral

noun·Academic

A polygon with exactly four sides and four angles.

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Squares, rectangles, and trapezoids are all examples of a quadrilateral.

Students were asked to calculate the area of an irregular quadrilateral drawn on the board.

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The interior angles of any quadrilateral always add up to 360 degrees, regardless of its shape.

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