Trapezoidal (adjective)

Shaped like a trapezoid, having four sides with two sides parallel and two sides nonparallel and acute angles at the ends of the nonparallel sides.

Origin:

Derived from the noun 'trapezoid', from the greek word 'trapeze' meaning 'table'.

Examples:

  1. The trapezoidal shape of the building added an interesting aspect to its design.
  2. The base of the lamp was trapezoidal and made of glass.
  3. The trapezoidal dining table was large enough to seat eight people comfortably.
  4. The trapezoidal pool was surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.
  5. The trapezoidal window allowed an unobstructed view of the city skyline.
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