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Because it is an quadrilaterial with four equal sides that sum up to 360

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Q: Why is a rectangle called a rectangle?
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What is rectangle called which is equilateral?

The rectangle which is equilateral is called as square.


Could a rectangle be called a square?

no, but a square can be called a rectangle.


What is a four sided rectangle called?

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Why does a rectangle have perpendicular lines?

They are what makes it a rectangle. The rectangle is a special kind of parallelogram. The perpendicular lines cause it to be called a rectangle.


What is a irregular rectangle called?

What I mean is, a rectangle where none of the sides are the same. Like a Scalene triangle, but with a rectangle.


Why does a rectangle have 4 right angles?

Because if it did not, it would not be called a rectangle!


What is a rectangle which is equilateral called?

"equilateral" is a fancy word meaning "has all sides equal". Such a rectangle is called a square.


Can squares be called rectangles?

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