Trapezoid: meaning, definitions and examples

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trapezoid

 

[ trษ™หˆpษ›zษ”ษชd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geometry shape

A trapezoid is a four-sided figure (quadrilateral) with at least one pair of parallel sides. The parallel sides are referred to as the bases, while the other two non-parallel sides are called the legs. Trapezoids can be classified into different types, including isosceles trapezoids, where the non-parallel sides are of equal length, and right trapezoids, which have one right angle. The area of a trapezoid can be calculated using the formula: A = (1/2) ร— (b1 + b2) ร— h, where b1 and b2 are the lengths of the bases and h is the height.

Synonyms

quadrilateral, trapezium

Examples of usage

  • The school project involved measuring trapezoids.
  • In art class, we created trapezoids using colored paper.
  • The architect designed a building shaped like a trapezoid.

Translations

Translations of the word "trapezoid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trapรฉzio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅเคฐเฅˆเคชเฅ‡เคœเคผเคฟเคฏเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trapez

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ trapesium

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะฐะฟะตั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ trapez

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐๅฝข (ใ ใ„ใ‘ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท trapรจze

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trapecio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท trapez

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ๋‹ค๋ฆฌ๊ผด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุนูŽุดูŽู‘ู‚ูŽุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trapezium

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trapezium

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆขฏๅฝข (tฤซxรญng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trapez

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ trapez

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั€ะฐะฟะตั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒแƒคแƒ”แƒ–แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trapezi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trapecio

Etymology

The word 'trapezoid' originates from the Greek word 'trapezion', which means 'little table'. The term 'trapezium' was used in the classical period to describe a four-sided figure, which eventually morphed into the modern usage of 'trapezoid' in English during the 17th century. Over time, the definition evolved to specify figures with one pair of parallel sides. Understanding trapezoids is fundamental in various fields, including mathematics, architecture, and design, as they often appear in real-world applications and illustrate principles of geometry and structural integrity.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,494, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.