What is Quadrilateral? Definition, Meaning & Example
A polygon with four sides and four angles.
TL;DR: A polygon with four sides and four angles.
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Quadrilateral: A polygon with four sides and four angles.
Explanation
Quadrilaterals include squares, rectangles, parallelograms, rhombuses, and trapezoids. The sum of interior angles in any quadrilateral is 360 degrees. Different quadrilaterals have different properties. Squares have four equal sides and angles. Rectangles have equal opposite sides and all right angles. Properties of quadrilaterals determine their area calculation formulas.
Example
A rectangle is a quadrilateral with four right angles and opposite sides equal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sum of interior angles in a quadrilateral?
The sum of interior angles in any quadrilateral is 360 degrees.
Name four types of quadrilaterals.
Square, rectangle, parallelogram, and trapezoid are common types of quadrilaterals.
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