Definition of Tetragon

1. Noun. A four-sided polygon.

Exact synonyms: Quadrangle, Quadrilateral
Generic synonyms: Polygon, Polygonal Shape
Specialized synonyms: Parallelogram, Trapezium, Trapezoid
Derivative terms: Quadrangular, Tetragonal

Definition of Tetragon

1. n. A plane figure having four sides and angles; a quadrangle, as a square, a rhombus, etc.

Definition of Tetragon

1. Noun. (context: geometry rare) A quadrilateral. ¹

2. Noun. An aspect of two planets with regard to the Earth when they are distant from each other ninety degrees, or a quarter-circle. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Tetragon

1. a four-sided polygon [n -S]

Medical Definition of Tetragon

1. 1. A plane figure having four sides and angles; a quadrangle, as a square, a rhombus, etc. 2. An aspect of two planets with regard to the earth when they are distant from each other ninety degrees, or the fourth of a circle. Origin: L. Tetragonum, Gr.; (see Tetra-) + corner, angle: cf. F. Tetragone. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tetragon

tetraflates
tetrafluoride
tetrafluorides
tetrafluoro
tetrafluoroberyllate
tetrafluoroborate
tetrafluoroborates
tetrafluoroboric acid
tetrafluoroethylene
tetrafluoroethylenes
tetrafluoromethane
tetragastrin
tetraglot
tetraglycine hydroperiodide
tetragold
tetragon (current term)
tetragonal
tetragonality
tetragonally
tetragons
tetragonus
tetragram
tetragrammatons
tetragramme
tetragrams
tetragraph
tetragraphs
tetragynia
tetragynous
tetrahalide

Other Resources:

Search for Tetragon on Dictionary.com!Search for Tetragon on Thesaurus.com!Search for Tetragon on Google!Search for Tetragon on Wikipedia!

Search