Meaning of the word trapezium in English
What does trapezium mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
trapezium
US /trəˈpiː.zi.əm/
UK /trəˈpiː.zi.əm/
Noun
1.
(US) a quadrilateral with at least one pair of parallel sides
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The architect designed the roof in the shape of a trapezium.
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To calculate the area of a trapezium, you need the lengths of its parallel sides and its height.
2.
(UK) a quadrilateral with no parallel sides
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In British geometry, a trapezium is often referred to as an irregular quadrilateral.
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The shape on the board was a trapezium, with no parallel sides.
3.
a bone in the wrist, forming part of the carpus
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The surgeon examined the patient's trapezium bone for signs of fracture.
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The trapezium is one of the eight carpal bones in the wrist.