How Do You Spell QUADRILATERAL?

Pronunciation: [kwˌɒdɹɪlˈatəɹə͡l] (IPA)

The word "quadrilateral" is a geometric term that refers to a four-sided polygon. It is spelled with a "q-u-a-d-r-i-l-a-t-e-r-a-l". The phonetic transcription of this word is /kwɑːdrɪˈlætərəl/. The "q-u-a-d" at the beginning of the word is pronounced as "kwɑːd", indicating the "kw" sound followed by the long "a" sound. The "r-i-l-a-t-e-r-a-l" part of the word is pronounced as "rɪˈlætərəl", indicating the short "i" sound followed by the "l" and "t" sounds, and ending with the schwa sound.

QUADRILATERAL Meaning and Definition

1. A quadrilateral is a geometric shape that consists of four straight sides, four vertices (corners), and four angles. It is a polygon that is enclosed by four line segments, each of which connects two adjacent vertices. The term "quadrilateral" is derived from the Latin words "quadri" meaning "four" and "latus" meaning "side".

   In terms of classifications, quadrilaterals can be categorized based on specific characteristics. One common classification is based on the length of their sides. A quadrilateral can be regular, having all four sides and angles equal in length, such as a square or rhombus. Alternatively, a quadrilateral can be irregular, where at least one side or angle is of a different length or measure compared to the others, such as a rectangle or trapezoid.

   Furthermore, quadrilaterals can also be classified based on the measure of their angles. A quadrilateral may be convex if all of its internal angles are less than 180 degrees, or concave if at least one internal angle exceeds 180 degrees.

   Quadrilaterals have various mathematical properties and are extensively studied in geometry. They often serve as building blocks for more complex geometric shapes and are used in practical applications, including architecture, design, and engineering.

2. • having four sides and four angles

   • In geom., a plane figure having four sides.

   • In gram., consisting of four letters.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for QUADRILATERAL *

• quadralateral 43.75%
• qudralateral 25%
• quadrialteral 12.5%
• quadrilatoral 12.5%
• quadrilatural 6.25%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for QUADRILATERAL

• quadralaterals
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• quadrilatral
• queadrilaterals
• 1uadrilateral
• 2uadrilateral
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• qhadrilateral
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• quadrliteral
• quadrilaterilal
• Quadrilaterial
• Quadrilateralle

Etymology of QUADRILATERAL

The word "quadrilateral" has its origin in the combination of two Latin words: "quadri" meaning "four" and "lateralis" meaning "of or belonging to the side". Hence, "quadrilateral" can be translated as "four-sided" or "having four sides".

Similar spelling words for QUADRILATERAL

• Quadriliteral,
• quadrillionth,
• Thesaurus:quadrilateral,
• quadrillion.

Plural form of QUADRILATERAL is QUADRILATERALS