What is another word for parallelopiped?

Pronunciation: [pˌaɹəlˈɛləpˌa͡ɪpt] (IPA)

A parallelopiped is a three-dimensional solid shape with six faces, each of which is a parallelogram. Some synonyms for the word parallelopiped include rectangular prism, rectangular parallelepiped, box, or cuboid. These terms are used interchangeably to describe a solid with rectangular faces that are parallel to each other. A parallelopiped can be further classified as a square parallelopiped or a rectangular parallelopiped, depending on the dimensions of its sides. It is a useful shape in geometry and engineering, as many objects and structures are designed with this shape in mind. Knowing the synonyms for a parallelopiped can help broaden one's understanding of geometric vocabulary.

Synonyms for Parallelopiped:

What are the hypernyms for Parallelopiped?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    polyhedron, solid, rectangular prism, three-dimensional shape.

Usage examples for Parallelopiped

She might be extremely hazy as to the difference between participles and supines, she might hesitate on her definition of a parallelopiped, but when the subject under discussion was one of sentiment, she spoke with conviction.
"Just Patty"
Jean Webster
Antoinette, who disapproves of the amorphous British lumps of sugar, has found some emporium where she can buy the regular parallelopiped of the Continent, and these she provides for my afterdinner coffee.
"The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne"
William J. Locke
Both vehicles started at the same time, B driving the one which bore the sable parallelopiped containing the last remains of his ill-fated friend.
"Literary Lapses"
Stephen Leacock

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