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quadrilateral

Syllabification: (quad·ri·lat·er·al)
Pronunciation: /ˌkwädrəˈlatərəl/
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Definition of quadrilateral

noun

  • a four-sided figure.

adjective

  • having four straight sides.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from late Latin quadrilaterus (from Latin quadri- 'four' + latus, later- 'side') + -al

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