quadrangle
/'kwɔ,dræɳgl/
Definition
- Noun:
- A four-sided polygon: A closed geometric figure with four straight sides and four angles.
- A rectangular courtyard or area surrounded by buildings on all sides: An open space, typically square or rectangular, enclosed by buildings, often found in schools, colleges, or similar institutions.
Examples of Usage
Noun (Geometric Shape):
- A square and a rectangle are both types of quadrangle.
- The students learned to calculate the area of a simple quadrangle.
Noun (Courtyard):
- The students gathered in the college quadrangle for the ceremony.
- The old monastery was built around a peaceful quadrangle.
Advanced Usage
- "The quad": A common informal shortening of "quadrangle" when referring to a courtyard.
- Let's meet for lunch on the quad.
Variants and Related Words
Quadrangular (adj): Having the shape of a quadrangle; four-sided.
- The quadrangular space was perfect for the event.
Quad (n): Informal abbreviation for "quadrangle," almost exclusively for the courtyard meaning.
- His dorm room overlooked the main quad.
Synonyms
- Courtyard: An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by walls or buildings. (For the architectural meaning)
- Quadrilateral: A four-sided polygon. (For the geometric meaning)
Related Phrases
- To be in the quadrangle: To be located within or to be present in the courtyard area.
- The statue is in the northern corner of the quadrangle.
Noun
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a rectangular area surrounded on all sides by buildings
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a four-sided polygon
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