tetragonal

Meanings

• noun

  A shape or crystal system characterized by four sides of equal length and four right angles in the intersections of their sides.

• adjective

  Relating to or having the shape of a regular tetrahedron or a tetragonal system.

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Synonyms

quadrilateral

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Variants

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tetragonal , tetragonally , tetragonal system , tetragonal systems

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Etymology

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From the Greek words tetra, meaning 'four', and gonia, meaning 'angle'.

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Trivia

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1. The tetragonal system is the second most common crystal system, after the cubic system.

2. Tetragonal numbers were first studied by the Indian mathematician Bhaskara II in the 12th century.

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1. tetragonal system: A crystal system in which the four axes are all of unequal length, but the angles between corresponding sides are all right angles.

2. tetragonal lattice: A type of crystal lattice in which the unit cell has four three-fold axes of symmetry.

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In mathematics, tetragonal numbers are a sequence of numbers defined by the formula Tn = n^2 + n, where n is a non-negative integer. These numbers have various applications in number theory and combinatorics. In crystallography, tetragonal symmetry is a type of symmetry found in certain minerals and crystals.

How to Memorize "tetragonal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a square shape with one corner cut off and replaced with a triangle. This shape is a tetragon.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tetragonal' with the number 'four' and the shape of a regular tetrahedron.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tetra'-'Gonal' to remember the meaning of the word.

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