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Rectangle

Definition:

A rectangle is a four-sided polygon with opposite sides being equal in length and all interior angles equal to 90 degrees.

Parts of speech:

• Noun: rectangle
• Adjective: rectangular

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1 - Geometric Shape:

A rectangle is a common geometric shape used in mathematics and architecture.
Example sentence: In geometry, the area of a rectangle can be calculated by multiplying its length by its width.

Sense 2 - Shape Descriptor:

Rectangular is used as an adjective to describe objects that have the shape of a rectangle.
Example sentence: The room had a rectangular table that could seat eight people.

Sense 3 - Graphics and Web Design:

In graphics and web design, a rectangle is a fundamental shape used to display content and create layouts.
Example sentence: The webpage was divided into several rectangular sections to organize the content.

Sense 4 - Networking:

In networking, a rectangle can refer to the rectangular shape formed by the intersecting lines connecting devices in a network diagram.
Example sentence: The network administrator drew rectangles to represent routers and switches in the network diagram.

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