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nonrectangular

/nˌɑnɹɛktˈæŋɡjʊlɚ/ adj

Not rectangular.

Word Origin Rectangular combines 'rectus' (straight) and 'angulus' (angle) — literally 'straight-angled.' Nonrectangular is simply 'not having straight angles.' The root 'rectus' gives us correct (make straight), direct (lead straight), and rectify (make right). 'Angulus' gives us triangle (three angles) and angular.

adj Not rectangular.

The architect designed a nonrectangular building with curved walls and angled roofs.

(形容词) 非矩形的

建筑师设计了一座非矩形的建筑，带有弯曲的墙壁和倾斜的屋顶。

(adjetivo) No rectangular.

El arquitecto diseñó un edificio no rectangular con paredes curvas y techos en ángulo.

(adjectif) non rectangulaire [Qui n'a pas une forme rectangulaire.]

L'architecte a conçu un bâtiment nonrectangular avec des murs courbes et des toits inclinés.

(Adjektiv) nicht rechteckig; eine Form aufweisend, die keine rechten Winkel oder parallele Seiten hat.

Die Architektin entwarf ein **nonrectangular** Gebäude mit geschwungenen Wänden und schrägen Dächern.

(形容詞) 長方形でない。

建築家は曲線的な壁と斜めの屋根を持つ長方形でない建物を設計した。

(adjetivo) não retangular [Não retangular.]

O arquiteto projetou um prédio não retangular com paredes curvas e telhados angulares.

Synonyms: irregular asymmetrical nonrectilinear crooked curved misshapen Antonyms: rectangular square rectilinear regular
Word parts: non + rect + angle + ar

Related words

rectify rectitude direct direction correct erect regular regulate region angular

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