Tetragonal (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or shaped like a quadrilateral.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The crystal structure of the mineral exhibited a tetragonal arrangement of its molecules.
- The artist's use of tetragonal shapes added a sense of geometric balance to the composition.
- The building's facade was composed of a series of tetragonal blocks, giving it a fortress-like appearance.
- The mathematician spent years studying the properties of tetragonal symmetries in differential equations.
- The sculpture featured a series of interconnected tetragonal prisms that reflected the light in intricate ways.