How Do You Spell TRAPEZOIDAL?

Pronunciation: [tɹˈapɪzˌɔ͡ɪdə͡l] (IPA)

The word "trapezoidal" (truh-puh-ZOY-dl) is spelled with an "A" after the "Z," indicating the sound of a short "O." The letters "EO" together create the "Z" sound, with the "E" silent. The root word "trapezoid" comes from the Greek "trapeza," meaning a "table" or "counter," and "-oid," meaning "resembling." "Trapezoidal" is commonly used to describe a quadrilateral shape with two parallel sides and two non-parallel sides. Correct spelling and pronunciation of technical terms like this one are important for effective communication in various fields.

TRAPEZOIDAL Meaning and Definition

1. Trapezoidal is an adjective that describes something shaped like a trapezoid—a quadrilateral geometric figure with only one pair of parallel sides. The term is derived from the word "trapezoid," which comes from the Greek word "trapezion" meaning "irregular quadrilateral."

   A trapezoidal shape is characterized by its two pairs of opposite sides, with one pair being parallel while the other pair is non-parallel or slanting. The parallel sides are known as the bases of the trapezoid, while the non-parallel sides are referred to as the legs. The legs are typically different lengths, contributing to the asymmetrical appearance of the shape.

   The defining feature of a trapezoidal figure is its base angles. Unlike a parallelogram, its non-parallel sides are not necessarily equal in length or parallel to each other, resulting in different base angles on each side of the shape.

   The trapezoidal shape is commonly encountered in various fields, such as geometry, architecture, and engineering. In construction, trapezoidal roofs or foundations are often utilized to provide structural stability and aesthetically pleasing design. Trapezoidal objects, such as tables or stages, are frequently used in schools, conference rooms, or performance venues for their functional purposes and space-efficient properties.

   Overall, when an object or shape is described as trapezoidal, it refers to its characteristic feature of having one pair of parallel sides while the other pair slants or diverges, creating an irregular quadrilateral form.

2. Having the form of a trapezoid.

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

Top Common Misspellings for TRAPEZOIDAL *

• trapazoidal 50%
• trapeziodal 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 TRAPEZOIDAL

• rrapezoidal
• frapezoidal
• grapezoidal
• yrapezoidal
• 6rapezoidal
• 5rapezoidal
• teapezoidal
• tdapezoidal
• trapazoida

Etymology of TRAPEZOIDAL

The word "trapezoidal" originated from the Greek word "trapezion", which means "little table". It was derived from the Greek word "trapeza", which means "table". The term was originally used to describe a shape or figure that resembled a table. Over time, this term was adopted in mathematics to refer to a quadrilateral with only one pair of parallel sides, known as a trapezoid. The suffix "-al" was added to form the adjective "trapezoidal", which describes anything that has the characteristics or shape of a trapezoid.

Similar spelling words for TRAPEZOIDAL

• trapezohedron,
• trapezoid bone,
• trapezius,
• trapezoid,
• trapezium.