adjective

rectangular

rectangular

She bought a rectangular table for the dining room.

She bought a rectangular table for the dining room.

The swimming pool is rectangular in shape.

The swimming pool is rectangular in shape.

((a/an)) rectangular ((noun)) I need a rectangular piece of wood.

((sth.)) is rectangular The garden is rectangular.

Synonyms: oblong; Antonyms: circular, square, triangular

From Latin 'rectus' (right) + 'angulus' (angle). It literally means 'having right angles'.

Think of the noun 'rectangle'. 'Rectangular' is simply the adjective form to describe something with that shape.

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