trapezoids (parallel-sided quadrilaterals)
- Scope note
- In North America, "trapezoids" are quadrilateral figures having one pair of parallel and one pair of nonparallel sides. In Britain and certain other places, these figures are called a "trapeziums." "Trapezium" has a different meaning in North America, referring to figures having no parallel sides.
- Date of creation: 18-Nov-2024
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024