rectangle /ˈrɛktæŋɡl̩/noun 4adjective 1forms 1 noun4 •Any quadrilateral having opposing sides parallel and four right angles. •Such a quadrilateral that is oblong (longer than it is wide): one that is not regular (equilateral), that is, any except a square. •(no longer used) A right angle.For why should you praise, for example, the integrity of a Square who faithfully defends the interests of his client, when you ought in reality rather to admire the exact precision of his Rectangles? — 1884 •(no longer used) The product of two quantities.In Lines it [the product] is always (and sometimes in Numbers) call'd the Rectangle between the two Lines, multiply'd by one another. — 1728 adjective1 •(no longer used) Right-angled. formsrectangles
