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Howard Geometry 8
Chapter 8 Geometry Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Equilateral | A polygon with all congruent sides. |
| Equiangular | A polygon with all congruent angles. |
| Vertex | The point where two sides of a polygon meet. |
| Area | The number of square units that can fit inside a two-dimensional shape. |
| Perimeter | The distance around a plane figure. |
| Base | The parallel sides of a trapezoid. |
| Leg | The non-parallel sides of a trapezoid. |
| Diameter | The distance from one side of a circle to the other through the center. |
| Circle | The set of all all points in a plane equidistant from a given point. |
| Rectangle | A parallelogram with four right angles. |
| Rhombus | A parallelogram with four congruent sides. |
| Circumference | The distance around a circle. |
| Radius | The distance from the center of a circle to any point on the circle. |
| Parallelogram | A quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel sides. |
| Trapezoid | A quadrilateral with one pair of parallel sides. |