How Do You Spell TETRAGONUS?

Pronunciation: [tˈɛtɹɐɡˌə͡ʊnəs] (IPA)

The word "tetragonus" is spelled with the Greek prefix "tetra" meaning four, and the Greek suffix "-gonus" meaning angle. The IPA phonetic transcription of "tetragonus" is /tɛtrəˈɡɒnəs/. The "t" is pronounced as a voiceless alveolar stop, the "e" as an open-mid front unrounded vowel, the "r" as a voiced alveolar trill, the "a" as an open-mid back unrounded vowel, the "g" as a voiced velar stop, the "o" as an open-mid back rounded vowel, the "n" as a voiced alveolar nasal, and the "u" as a close back rounded vowel.

TETRAGONUS Meaning and Definition

1. Tetragonus is a term derived from the Greek word "tetragonos," meaning quadrangular or having four angles. It is an adjective used to describe shapes or structures that have four sides or four angular corners. In geometry, tetragonus refers to any polygon with four sides, also known as a quadrilateral.

   A tetragonus shape can come in various forms, such as a square, rectangle, parallelogram, trapezoid, or any other polygon that possesses four sides. Each side of the tetragonus is connected to an adjacent side by a vertex, forming four angles at the corners of the shape. These angles can be congruent or different, depending on the type of tetragonus.

   The concept of tetragonus is not limited to two-dimensional shapes; it can also be applied to three-dimensional structures. For example, a tetragonus can refer to a four-sided pyramid or prism, featuring quadrilateral bases and four triangular faces. These geometric forms showcase the property of tetragonus by possessing four sides and, in the case of the pyramid, four vertices as well.

   Tetragonus is a versatile term used in mathematics and geometry to describe a variety of figures and structures that exhibit the characteristic of having four sides or angular corners. It enables precise categorization and identification of shapes, aiding in the understanding and analysis of geometric principles.

2. Quadrangular, a name given to the musculus platysma.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for TETRAGONUS

• tetragon
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• retragonus
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• terragonus
• tefragonus
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Etymology of TETRAGONUS

The word "tetragonus" has its etymology rooted in Greek. It is derived from the combination of two Greek words: "tetra" (τέτταρες), meaning "four", and "gonos" (γωνος), meaning "angle" or "corner". In Greek, "tetragonos" (τετράγωνος) is used to describe something that has four angles or corners, such as a square or a quadrangle. The Latin adaptation of this word is "tetragonus", which retains the same meaning of "having four angles" or "four-cornered".

Similar spelling words for TETRAGONUS

• tetragonia,
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• tetragram,
• Tetragynous,
• tetragoniaceae,
• tetragonurus,
• tetragons,
• tetracaines,
• tetragon,
• tetragonal,
• tetraspore.