Rectangular
/rɛkˈtæŋɡjʊlər/noun
Having the shape of a rectangle; consisting of four right angles.
Did you know?The word ‘rectangular’ is rooted in the Latin ‘rectus’ meaning 'straight' or 'right', which connects to the concept of divine order in geometry.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*reg-
“to rule, to lead, to straighten”
Latin
Latin
rectus
“straight, right, correct”
Late Latin
Late Latin
rectangulus
“having right angles, rectangular”
Old French
Old French
rectangulaire
“pertaining to a rectangle”
Modern English
English
rectangular
“relating to a shape with four right angles and opposite sides equal”