quadrangle

/'kwɔ,dræɳgl/

Thân thiện

The students gather in the quadrangle between the lecture halls.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a rectangular area surrounded on all sides by buildings
2. a four-sided polygon

Từ đồng nghĩa

• quad
• quadrilateral
• tetragon