quadrilateral

See also: quadrilatéral

English
quadrilateral

Etymology

From Latin quadrilaterus, quadri- (“four”) + Latin laterālis (“sided”)

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌkwɒd.ɹəˈlæt.əɹ.əl/
  • enPR: kwäd'-rə-lăt′-ər-əl
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Noun

quadrilateral (plural quadrilaterals)

  1. A polygon with four sides.
  2. An area defended by four fortresses supporting each other.
    The Venetian quadrilateral comprised Mantua, Peschiera, Verona, and Legnano.

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Translations

Adjective

quadrilateral (not comparable)

  1. having four sides.

Translations

Portuguese

Adjective

quadrilateral m or f (plural quadrilaterais, comparable)

  1. quadrilateral (having four sides)

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