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Rechteck — meaning in English

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English meaning

oblong adj Longer in one direction than the other, rather than square or round.
rectangle noun A four-sided shape with four right angles, where opposite sides are equal and parallel.

Senses

Rechteck is used for these senses in English:

oblong Something with an oblong shape.
rectangle (geometry) Any quadrilateral having opposing sides parallel and four right angles.

oblong — full definition

adj Longer in one direction than the other, rather than square or round.
adj Shaped roughly like a stretched rectangle or oval.
adj (of a page) Wider than it is tall.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

oblong rechteckig länglich breit lang quer Oblong Oblongum Quadratum oblongum längliches Rechteck Karree Orthogon