Types of Quadrilaterals
The word “Quadrilateral” is a combination of two Latin words ‘Quadri‘ means a variant of four, and ‘latus‘ means side, which has a combined meaning of “four sides”. As we already discussed in the introduction of the article Quadrilaterals can be defined as, types of polygons that have four sides, four vertices, and four angles along with a pair of diagonals. Other than that, the Sum of the interior angles of quadrilaterals is 360°.
The primary types of quadrilaterals include squares, rectangles, rhombuses, parallelograms, trapezoids (or trapezia), and kites. Squares are highly symmetric with all sides equal and all angles right angles. Rectangles also have right angles but only require opposite sides to be equal.
Rhombuses boast equal-length sides with opposite equal angles, similar to a square but generally lacking right angles. Parallelograms have opposite sides that are parallel and equal, with opposite angles equal, forming a more general category that includes squares, rectangles, and rhombuses.
Trapezoids have at least one pair of parallel sides, differing in their non-parallel sides and angles. Finally, kites feature two pairs of adjacent sides that are equal, typically with one pair of diagonally opposite angles being equal.
Types of Quadrilaterals and Their Properties
A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides, four vertices, and four angles. There are several types of quadrilaterals, each with its own properties and characteristics. All different types of quadrilaterals have very distinct shapes and properties which help us identify these quadrilaterals.
As we know, quadrilaterals are polygons with four sides, four interior angles, and four vertices. With its unique sets of properties and characteristics, there can be various quadrilaterals such as square, rectangle, parallelogram, rhombus, trapezium, and kite.
Understanding these different types of quadrilaterals helps us understand the fundamentals of geometry and also helps us deal with further advanced topics in mathematics such as trigonometry and calculus.
In this article, we will explore the different types of quadrilaterals, Properties of Different Types of Quadrilaterals, and how they differ from one another.