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Dictionary Term: Polygon

Sense 1: A polygon with four sides of different length (popular)

A polygon is a closed figure with straight sides. A polygon with four sides of different length is known as a quadrilateral.

Examples:

• The irregular shape in the garden is a quadrilateral, a polygon with four sides of different lengths.
• The kite flying in the park is actually a rhombus, a type of quadrilateral.

Sense 2: A polygon with four sides of different length (local)

In the local context, a polygon with four sides of different length is often referred to as an uneven quadrilateral.

Examples:

• Grandpa drew an uneven quadrilateral shape on a piece of paper and challenged us to find its area.
• The road crossing at the town center forms an uneven quadrilateral that needs careful navigation.

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