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Rectangular Definition & Meaning

rectangular
adjective
  1. having four right angles; "a rectangular figure twice as long as it is wide"
  2. having a set of mutually perpendicular axes; meeting at right angles; "wind and sea may displace the ship's center of gravity along three orthogonal axes"; "a rectangular Cartesian coordinate system"

"Rectangular" in song lyrics

See how rectangular is used in real songs:

  • "Angular, rectangular"
    Aceyalone — Fortitude
  • "converting from spherical to cylindrical and rectangular"
    AOL — AOL
  • "aluminum rectangular"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "rectangular"

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Frequently asked questions

What does rectangular mean?
having four right angles; "a rectangular figure twice as long as it is wide" having a set of mutually perpendicular axes; meeting at right angles; "wind and sea may displace the ship's center of gravity along three orthogonal axes"; "a rectangular Cartesian coordinate system"
What part of speech is rectangular?
Rectangular is an adjective.
How many definitions does rectangular have?
Rectangular has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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