cuboid
|cu/boid|
B2
/ˈkjuː.bɔɪd/
rectangular prism
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cuboid' originates from the Greek word 'kubos,' meaning 'cube,' combined with the suffix '-oid,' meaning 'resembling or like.'
Historical Evolution
'kubos' transformed into the Latin word 'cubus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'cube,' with 'cuboid' being derived to describe a shape resembling a cube.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'resembling a cube,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a three-dimensional geometric figure with six rectangular faces, also known as a rectangular prism.
The box was shaped like a cuboid.
Synonyms
Adjective 1
having the shape of a cuboid.
The building had a cuboid structure.
Last updated: 2025/03/05 01:36