Rhomboid

Pronunciation: /ˈrɑmˌbɔɪd/

Definitions of rhomboid

noun a parallelogram with opposite equal acute angles, opposite equal obtuse angles, and four equal sides

Example Sentences

A1 A rhomboid is a shape with four sides of equal length.

A2 She drew a rhomboid on the chalkboard during geometry class.

B1 The kite flying in the sky was in the shape of a rhomboid.

B2 The architect designed the building with rhomboid windows for a modern look.

C1 The rhomboid muscle in the back is responsible for shoulder movement.

C2 The jeweler crafted a stunning necklace featuring a rhomboid-shaped pendant.

Examples of rhomboid in a Sentence

formal The rhomboid muscle is located in the upper back and helps with shoulder movement.

informal I can feel my rhomboid muscle getting sore from all the heavy lifting.

slang I need to work on my rhomboids at the gym to get that V-shape back.

figurative Her rhomboid personality traits make her stand out from the crowd.

Grammatical Forms of rhomboid

• plural: rhomboids
• comparative: more rhomboid
• superlative: most rhomboid
• present tense: rhomboid
• future tense: will rhomboid
• perfect tense: have rhomboid
• continuous tense: is rhomboiding
• singular: rhomboid
• positive degree: rhomboid
• infinitive: to rhomboid
• gerund: rhomboiding
• participle: rhomboided

Origin and Evolution of rhomboid

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'rhomboid' originates from the Greek word 'rhomboides', which means 'like a rhombus'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'rhomboid' has retained its original meaning of a geometric shape with four sides of equal length but has also been extended to describe objects or structures that have a similar shape or orientation.