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Trapezium: meaning, definitions and examples

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trapezium

 

[ trษ™หˆpiหziษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

quadrilateral, trapezoid

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trapรฉzio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคพเค‚เคคเคฐ เคšเคคเฅเคฐเฅเคญเฅเคœ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trapez

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ trapesium

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะฐะฟะตั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ trapez

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐๅฝข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท trapรจze

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trapecio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท trapez

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ๋‹ค๋ฆฌ๊ผด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุนูŽุงู…ูŽุฏูŽุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trapez

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trapez

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆขฏๅฝข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trapez

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ trapez

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั€ะฐะฟะตั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒแƒžแƒ”แƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trapez

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.