tetragon

[ˈtetrəɡɒn]

tetragon Definition

  • 1a four-sided polygon or quadrilateral
  • 2a plane figure with four straight sides and four angles

Using tetragon: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tetragon" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    A square is a type of tetragon.

  • Example

    A kite is also a type of tetragon.

  • Example

    A rectangle is a type of parallelogram, which is a type of tetragon.

tetragon Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tetragon

Phrases with tetragon

  • a tetragon with all sides and angles equal

    Example

    A square is a regular tetragon.

  • a tetragon with sides and/or angles that are not equal

    Example

    A kite is an irregular tetragon.

  • a tetragon with all interior angles less than 180 degrees

    Example

    A square is a convex tetragon.

Origins of tetragon

from Greek 'tetragōnon', from tetra- 'four' + gōnia 'angle'

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Summary: tetragon in Brief

'Tetragon' [ˈtetrəɡɒn] refers to a four-sided polygon or quadrilateral, such as a square, rectangle, or parallelogram. It is a plane figure with four straight sides and four angles, and can be regular or irregular. Examples include 'A square is a type of tetragon,' and 'A kite is also a type of tetragon.'