Definition

Having a shape that resembles a rhombus, which is a four-sided figure with opposite sides that are equal in length and opposite angles that are equal.

Example

The artist used a rhomboid pattern in her painting to create a sense of movement.

Conversation

Have you seen that new painting in the gallery?

Yeah, I noticed it had a really interesting rhomboid shape.

It's cool how they used that rhomboid design to create depth.

Definitely! It makes the whole piece more dynamic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A four-sided shape where opposite sides are equal in length and parallel, but the angles are not right angles and the adjacent sides are of different lengths.

Example

The artist used a rhomboid shape in her painting to create a sense of movement.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a rhomboid?

Yeah, I learned about it in geometry class.

It's such an interesting shape, right?

Root Explanation

Rhomboid → It is formed from "rhomboides" (from Greek "rhomboidēs", meaning shaped like a rhombus) and the suffix "-oid" (meaning resembling or having the form of). The word "rhomboid" refers to a shape that resembles a rhombus.

Memory Tip

Imagine a shape that 'resembles' ('-oid') a 'rhombus' — that's what rhomboid means.

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