Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sub-rectangular

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.58 in modern English

Syllables: sub--rect-an-gu-lar
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

6

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Having an overall rectangular shape, but with rounded edges.

Example Sentences

"The domestic architecture within settlements conformed to no particular plan, and could consist of free-standing circular to subrectangular houses with one or two rooms..."

Etymology

From sub- + rectangular.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: sub

Inflected Forms

more sub-rectangular (comparative) most sub-rectangular (superlative)

Questions

What does sub-rectangular mean?: Having an overall rectangular shape, but with rounded edges.
Where does sub-rectangular come from?: From sub- + rectangular.

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