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