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Webster 1913 Edition

Tetragon

Tet′ra-gon

,
Noun.
[L.
tetragonum
, Gr.
τετράγωνον
;
τέτρα-
(see
Tetra-
) +
γωνία
corner, angle: cf. F.
tétragone
.]
1.
(Geom.)
A plane figure having four sides and angles; a quadrangle, as a square, a rhombus, etc.
2.
(Astrol.)
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.
Hutton.

Webster 1828 Edition

Tetragon

TET'RAGON

,
Noun.
[Gr. four, and an angle.]
1.
In geometry, a figure having four angles; a quadrangle; as a square, a rhombus, &c.
2.
In astrology, 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.

Definition 2024

Tetragon

Tetragon

See also: tetragon

German

Noun

Tetragon n ‎(genitive Tetragons, plural Tetragone)

  1. tetragon, quadrilateral

Declension

tetragon

tetragon

See also: Tetragon

English

Noun

tetragon ‎(plural tetragons)

  1. (geometry, rare) A quadrilateral.
  2. An aspect of two planets with regard to the Earth when they are distant from each other ninety degrees, or a quarter-circle.
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Usage notes

Although consistent with pentagon, hexagon, etc., this term is not common; quadrilateral is the more common term.

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  • Rhymes: -oːn

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