A quadranglean area or figure with four sides and four corners is usually an open rectangularhaving the shape of a rectangle, with four right angles space enclosed by buildings. It can also mean any four-sided polygona closed flat shape made of straight line segments in geometry.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈkwɑdˌræŋɡəl/
Easy pronunciation: KWAD-rang-guhl (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress on the first syllable: KWAD.
Use this for the noun meaning an open courtyard or space enclosed by buildings, not the four-sided polygon sense.
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Quadrangle Meaning
an open courtyard or space enclosed by buildings
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a rectangular area surrounded on all sides by buildings
Example: The students met in the college quadrangle after lunch.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- quad — Common everyday synonym for a building-enclosed courtyard or open space.
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Other Meanings of Quadrangle
Meaning 2
a shape with four sides
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a four-sided polygon
Example: A square is a kind of quadrangle.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- quadrilateral — Standard mathematical term for a four-sided polygon.
- tetragon — A correct but less common geometric synonym.
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Quadrangle Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- quad
a four-sided polygon
- quadrilateral
- tetragon
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Common Mistakes
- Using quadrangle to mean any courtyard, even when it is not rectangular or not enclosed by buildings.
- Mixing up the building-space meaning with the geometry meaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does quadrangle mean?
Most often, quadrangle means an open rectangular space enclosed by buildings, especially on a school or college campus. In geometry, it can also mean a four-sided polygon.
What is a synonym for quadrangle?
For the campus-space meaning, the best synonym is quad. For the geometry meaning, quadrilateral is the clearest synonym, and tetragon is a less common one.
Is a quadrangle the same as a square?
No. In everyday use, a quadrangle is usually a building-enclosed courtyard. In geometry, it means any four-sided shape, which includes squares but is not limited to them.
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