Definition

1. Noun:
   • The quality or state of being square in shape: The property of having the form of a square, with four equal sides and four right angles.
   • The quality of being honest, straightforward, or conventional: (Figurative) A characteristic of being rigidly honest, direct, or adhering to traditional norms.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Physical Shape):

  • The carpenter checked the squareness of the frame with a precision tool.
  • The modern design emphasized clean lines and perfect squareness.

• Noun (Figurative Character):

  • His squareness was refreshing in a world of corporate deceit.
  • She was sometimes teased for her squareness and old-fashioned values.

Advanced Usage

• "To a fault": Used to emphasize that someone's honesty or conventionality is excessive.
  • His squareness extended to a fault, making him seem inflexible.

Variants and Related Words

• Square (adj/n/v): Having the shape of a square; an honest, conventional person; to make something square.
  • He is a real square when it comes to fashion.
• Squared (adj): Made into a square shape; multiplied by itself.
• Squarish (adj): Approximately square in shape.

Synonyms

• For shape: Rectangularity, angularity, perpendicularity.
• For character: Honesty, straightforwardness, integrity, conventionality.

Antonyms

• For shape: Roundness, curvature.
• For character: Dishonesty, deceitfulness, unconventionality.

Related Phrases

• Square deal: A fair and honest transaction or agreement.
  • The company promised its customers a square deal.
• Square meal: A substantial and nutritious meal.
  • After the hike, they all needed a good square meal.
• Fair and square: In a honest and straightforward manner.
  • He won the competition fair and square.

Noun

1. the property of being shaped like a square