rechthoek

Dutch

Etymology

From recht +‎ hoek, calque of Latin rectangulum.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈrɛxt.ɦuk/

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• Hyphenation: recht‧hoek

Noun

rechthoek m (plural rechthoeken, diminutive rechthoekje n)

1. (geometry) rectangle [from 17th c.]
2. (obsolete, geometry) right angle [17th–19th c.]

Derived terms

• rechthoekig

Descendants

• Afrikaans: reghoek