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Quadrangular

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having the shape of a quadrangle; in the shape of a quadrangle.
  2. 2
    Involving four participants or teams.

    "We are promised certainly a triangular, and possibly a quadrangular, contest for Governor this Fall."

Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to or shaped like a quadrangle wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A competition involving four participants or teams.

    "With his winning shot put and discus marks in the quadrangular, Banich joined three other Bruins who have qualified for the NCAA outdoor championships in June at Baton Rouge, La."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English quadrangulere, from Late Latin quadrangulāris. Compare Middle French and French quadrangulaire. By surface analysis, quadr- + -angular.

Etymology 2

From Middle English quadrangulere, from Late Latin quadrangulāris. Compare Middle French and French quadrangulaire. By surface analysis, quadr- + -angular.

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