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Etymology edit

From recht +‎ hoek, calque of Latin rectangulum.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈrɛxt.ɦuk/
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  • Hyphenation: recht‧hoek

Noun edit

rechthoek m (plural rechthoeken, diminutive rechthoekje n)

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

Derived terms edit

Descendants edit

  • Afrikaans: reghoek