Trapezium: meaning, definitions and examples
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trapezium
[ trษหpiหziษm ]
geometry shape
A trapezium is a four-sided shape (quadrilateral) that has at least one pair of parallel sides. The angles between the bases can vary, resulting in different forms of trapeziums, such as right trapeziums or isosceles trapeziums. In some regions, particularly in the United States, the term trapezium may refer to what is called a trapezoid elsewhere.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The trapezium has two parallel sides.
- We learned about trapeziums in our geometry class.
- The architect designed a building shaped like a trapezium.
Translations
Translations of the word "trapezium" in other languages:
๐ต๐น trapรฉzio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฎเคพเคเคคเคฐ เคเคคเฅเคฐเฅเคญเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Trapez
๐ฎ๐ฉ trapesium
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฐะฟะตััั
๐ต๐ฑ trapez
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฐๅฝข
๐ซ๐ท trapรจze
๐ช๐ธ trapecio
๐น๐ท trapez
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ๋ค๋ฆฌ๊ผด
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุนูุงู ูุฏูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ trapez
๐ธ๐ฐ trapez
๐จ๐ณ ๆขฏๅฝข
๐ธ๐ฎ trapez
๐ฎ๐ธ trapez
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะฐะฟะตัะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แขแ แแแแชแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ trapez
๐ฒ๐ฝ trapecio
Etymology
The word 'trapezium' originates from the Greek word 'trapezion', meaning 'little table'. The term is derived from 'trapeza', which means 'table', reflecting the flat shape that resembles a table. In the context of geometry, the trapezium has been recognized since ancient Greek times. The modern usage of the term has evolved, particularly in the realms of mathematics and architecture, where its definition can vary based on regional variations. In the UK, the trapezium has a strict definition of having one pair of parallel sides, while in the US, it is often used interchangeably with 'trapezoid', leading to some confusion in educational settings. Despite these discrepancies, the study of trapeziums is fundamental in understanding more complex geometric shapes and their properties.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #32,626 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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