parallelogram

Meanings

• noun

  A quadrilateral shape where both pairs of opposite sides are equal and parallel.

• noun

  In geometry, a parallelogram is a flat figure that has two pairs of sides of equal length and which are parallel.

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Variants

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parallelogram , parallelograms

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'parallelos' meaning 'equal' and 'gramma' meaning 'line'.

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Trivia

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1. A parallelogram can be divided into two rectangles by drawing a diagonal.

2. The area of a parallelogram can be found by multiplying the base by the height.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rectangle: A parallelogram with four right angles.

2. Rhombus: A parallelogram with all sides of equal length but not necessarily square.

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Parallelograms are important in geometry and have various applications in engineering and architecture.

How to Memorize "parallelogram"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rectangle where the opposite sides are parallel and of equal length.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'parallel' with the sides of a parallelogram.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Parallel sides, equal length, parallelogram' to remember the definition.

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